Board of Supervisors

Consider adoption of forensic data extraction tools

The board will consider adopting a finding that the benefits of the surveillance technology outweigh the costs under Section A40-4.

Vote on grazing license fee amendments for county parks

The board will consider eight first‑amendment proposals to grazing licenses for cattle grazing in several county parks.

Sponsor Youth Community Service Fundraiser ($1,000)

Board may waive policy 3.68.4.2 requiring sponsorship approval at least 30 days before the event.

Vote on reappointment of Jean Cohen to Fairgrounds Management Board

Supervisor Duong nominates Jean Cohen for reappointment to the Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors, seat number 3.

Monthly legislative report from Intergovernmental Relations

The Board will receive the monthly legislative report from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations.

Vote on transition of Primary Care Access Program to Valley Care

The Board will receive a report on the revision of PCAP.

Vote on 2026-2027 Refugee Service Plan

The Board will consider approving the FY 2026-2027 Refugee Program Service Plan.

Vote on Sixth Amendment to Physician services Contract

The board is asked to approve a sixth amendment to the Physician Services Agreement with Emergency Physicians Associates, increasing the maximum contract amount by $608,400 to $70,389,352.

Vote on medical staff appointments at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare

The Board will consider approving appointments, reappointments and privilege actions for specified medical staff and allied health professionals as outlined in the Credentials Report dated September 24, 2026.

Receive Report on Upcoming County Solicitations

The board will receive a semi‑monthly report listing upcoming RFPs, RFSQs, and grant applications expected after Oct 20, 2026.

Delegation for $3.2M Homelessness Prevention Agreement

The board may approve delegating authority to the County Executive to negotiate a revenue agreement with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority for up to $3,200,000.

Valley Homeless Healthcare Program operational report

The Board will receive the monthly operational report from the HRSA Project Director on the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program.

Vote on $100,000 increase to Summer Camp contract

The Board will consider approving the Sixth Amendment that raises the maximum contract amount from $2,178,400 to $2,278,400.

Delegate authority for Bringing Families Home contracts

Approve delegation of authority to the County Executive to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate a retroactive contract with Amigos De Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment for homeless prevention services up to $2,737,319, covering July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, pending County Counsel and Executive approval.

Vote on Conflict of Interest Codes for Local Agencies

The board may approve conflict‑of‑interest codes for seven local agencies, such as the San Jose‑Santa Clara Clean Water Financing Authority and several school districts.

Announce Sheriff Jonsen travel to San Diego

Sheriff Robert Jonsen will travel to San Diego on October 21‑22, 2026 to attend the Treatment Diversion Study Mission.

Vote on Jail Facility Investment Plan Predevelopment and Funding Transfer

Board will receive a semi‑annual report on jail reform from multiple county offices.

Consider Funding for Behavioral Health Prevention Program

The board may delegate authority to the County Executive to negotiate and manage a grant of up to $920,490 for suicide‑prevention coordination and strategic planning.

Vote on Second Amendment to the Specialty-Specific Agreement with the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University relating to providing vascular surgery physician services, increasing the maximum contract amount by $387,717 from $11,410,191 to $11,797,908, with no change to the term of the Agreement, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. An exemption to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(1)(n). (LA)

Held from August 25, 2026: Receive report from the Office of Children and Families Policy relating to the "No Wrong Door" service delivery model and Demonstration Sites pilot.

Report on Axon technology contract for Sheriff

Board receives a report on a proposed technology contract with Axon Enterprises to enhance public safety across the Sheriff’s Office.

Continued Public Comment for Reserved Speakers

Reserved speakers who were not called earlier will be given a chance to speak.

Report on legal issues and closed session

County Counsel will present a report on recent legal issues and the October 19 closed‑session meeting.

Vote on delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate the Public Authority agreement with Sourcewise relating to providing In-Home Supportive services in an amount not to exceed $3,268,344 and a contract term that begins no earlier than July 1, 2026 and ends no later than June 30, 2027, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on June 30, 2027. (LA)

Vote on $600 sponsorship for Viva CalleSJ park event

Board will consider waiving the 30‑day sponsorship approval policy.

Report on State and Federal budget updates

The County Executive will give a report on recent state and federal budget developments.

Held from October 6, 2026: Receive report from the Office of the County Counsel and the Office of the Sheriff relating to potential flexibility for Military Equipment Mid-Cycle purchases.

Vote on terms of the Extension Agreement with Santa Clara County Engineers and Architects Association, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers Local 21 extending the existing Memorandum of Agreement for a 12-month period through November 21, 2027, and authorize the County Executive, or designee, to execute the Extension Agreement, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

The Board will vote to approve the Consent Calendar and any agenda changes.

Consider items removed from Consent Calendar

Board will discuss items that were taken off the Consent Calendar.

Public Hearing to consider appeal of the Planning Commission's decision regarding 15900 Simoni Drive, San Jose. (department of Planning and Development)

Report on new budget management system

The Office of the County Executive will report on the new budget management system.

Held from August 25, 2026: Receive report from the Office of Children and Families Policy relating to the County Schools Collaborative.

Announce Adjournments in Memoriam. (See Item No. 23)

Adopt Salary Ordinance for Cupertino Law Enforcement Positions

The board will adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.21, removing the September 30, 2026 expiration for 21 sheriff and communications positions.

Vote on retroactive Agreement with Seneca Family of Agencies relating to providing Intensive services Foster Care Plus Program in an amount not to exceed $1,440,000 for period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with four one-year extension options, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. A single source exception to competitive procurement has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.6.5.1(D)(2)(a). (LA)

Commendations and Proclamations

The board will recognize individuals or groups with commendations and issue proclamations.

Minutes Approval:

Vote on County sponsorship of American Leadership Forum-Silicon Valley in the amount of $2,000 from the Supervisorial District Five and Supervisorial District Three allocations in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, to support the Exemplary Leadership Celebration 2027. (Abe-Koga/Lee)

Consider recommendation relating to change to Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 Budget Inventory Item.

Vote on proposed Board of Supervisors' 2027 schedule of meetings, for final adoption on January 12, 2027.

Vote on Request for Appropriation Modification No. 29 - $13,008,858 increasing expenditure appropriations in the Office of Supportive Housing budget, utilizing available fund balance relating to 2016 Measure A Affordable Housing Bond funds, No Place Like Home Program funds, Homekey Program funds, Affordable Housing Fund funds, and unspent funds from the Bella Vista Inn interim project to be used for affordable and supportive housing development. (4/5 Vote)

Receive report from the Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee relating to the meeting of September 17, 2026. (Abe-Koga)

Vote on Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Santa Clara County Housing Authority relating to providing rental assistance at Willow Glen Studios, increasing the maximum contract amount by $1,400,000 from $7,320,000 to $8,720,000, and extending the Agreement for a 12-month period through October 31, 2027, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality. An exception to Board of Supervisors Policy 5.4.5.4, Length of Term of Contracts, has been approved by the Office of Countywide Contracting Management.

Commendations and Proclamations. (See Item No. 5)

Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.25, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27 relating to compensation of employees adding Footnote 955 to delete two Attorney IV - District Attorney or Attorney III - District Attorney or Attorney II - District Attorney or Attorney I - District Attorney positions and four Criminal Investigator II or Criminal Investigator I or Investigator Assistant positions and adding four Criminalist III or Criminalist II or Criminalist I positions in the Office of the District Attorney. Positions shall expire at 11:59 p.m., on June 30, 2027.

Vote on Request for Appropriation Modification No. 45 - $69,216 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Office of the District Attorney budget, relating to receipt of the California Victim Compensation Board Flexible Emergency Cash Assistance Program grant. (4/5 Vote)

Receive report from the Public Safety and Justice Committee relating to the meeting of September 10, 2026. (Ellenberg)

Vote on County of Santa Clara Public Pay Schedule relating to compensation changes through September 14, 2026.

Receive report from the Office of the County Executive relating to the Annual Surveillance Report for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in accordance with the Surveillance Technology and Community Safety Ordinance.

Adopt Resolution delegating authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate grant agreements with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency services relating to the Probation Specialized Units Program grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, following approval by County Counsel as to form and legality, and approval by the Office of the County Executive. Delegation of authority shall expire on September 30, 2027.

Receive annual report relating to extra-help usage for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Adopt Resolution declaring County-owned real property located at 900 Thompson Court, Milpitas, Assessor's Parcel No. 083-20-007, to be surplus land pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act; authorizing the County Executive, or designee, to issue a Notice of Availability, sign documents, and take other actions necessary to conduct the required negotiations under the Surplus Land Act; and, finding that the declaration is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

Vote on Agreement with White Interiors, LLC, dba Morgan White Window Coverings, relating to providing window shade and film installation services in an amount not to exceed $238,000 for period October 20, 2026 through April 18, 2027, that has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel as to form and legality.

Consider recommendations relating to the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC) Burn Unit Upgrade project (Capital Project No. 263-CP18009). (LA)

Vote on Revised Request for Appropriation Modification No. 3 - $573,487,243 rebudgeting unspent expenditure appropriations and estimated use of fund balance from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 to 2026-27 within the Facilities and Fleet department budget, to support continuation of one-time and multi-year funded projects not completed during 2025-26 previously approved on June 23, 2026. (4/5 Vote)

Receive report from Measure A (2016 Housing Bond) Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee relating to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Report from the Independent Auditor.

Receive report from the Public Safety and Justice Committee relating to the meeting of August 12, 2026. (Ellenberg)

Consider recommendations relating to the Award of the Contract for the Roof Replacement Project (Project No. ITB-CFD-FY27-0065), at 13635 Sycamore Avenue, San Martin.

Adjourn. (See Item No. 4)

Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.18, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27 relating to compensation of employees amending the Salary Schedule to add the classification of Principal Information Security Advisor.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d), no member of the Board of Supervisors attended a meeting, as defined in Government Code Section 54952.2(a), at

Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.22, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27, relating to compensation of employees deleting one Messenger Driver position in Valley Health Plan.

Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.20, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27 relating to compensation of employees adding one unclassified Program Manager III position in the Employee services Agency. Position shall expire at 11:59 p.m., on April 23, 2028.

Consider recommendations relating to a notice of intent to acquire the Property located at 462-472 Vista Way, Milpitas, Assessor's Parcel No. (APN) 086-29-068.

Adoption of Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.19, an Ordinance amending Santa Clara County Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27 relating to compensation of employees deleting one Systems Administrator position and adding one Senior Systems Administrator position in the Office of the County Counsel.

Adoption of Master Salary Ordinance No. CFPD-2027-1-O, an Ordinance of the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District, fixing the compensation and salary of the employees in the offices of the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District and repealing all other Ordinances in conflict herewith, and implementing a six percent general wage increase for employees represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 1165 General Membership Unit, Battalion Chiefs Unit, and all unrepresented employees in the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.