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Senior Care Commission
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Commission members will vote to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the upcoming fiscal year. The election follows the receipt of the slate of nominees.
Members of the public can submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and can speak during the public comment portion of the agenda. The commission will record these comments for consideration.
Commission will vote to adopt the minutes from the May 13, 2026 regular meeting. Adopting minutes records the commission’s past actions.
What's happening
Why it matters
Officially documents decisions and actions taken, providing transparency and a record for future reference.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Senior Care Commission voted 8‑0 to approve the minutes of its May 13, 2026 regular meeting, making the minutes officially adopted.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The commission will vote to approve the consent calendar items in a single motion.
What's happening
Why it matters
It determines which items are approved automatically and which may be discussed later, affecting how decisions are made.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110, or remotely via Zoom https://sccgovorg.zoom.us/j/86133945871 or telephone (669) 219-2599.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The Senior Care Commission approved the consent calendar and the proposed changes to the commission agenda unanimously (7‑0), completing the agenda amendment.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The commission will consider recommendations to appoint chairpersons to its standing committees.
What's happening
Why it matters
Committee leadership shapes how senior services and policies are developed and overseen.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110, or remotely via Zoom https://sccgovorg.zoom.us/j/86133945871 or telephone (669) 219-2599.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The Commission approved, by a 9‑0 vote, the appointment of Chairpersons to the Institutional Care and Protective Issues Committee, Community Care Committee, Legislative Committee, and Executive Committee, and also approved the assignment of Commissioners to those standing committees.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The commission will discuss and approve assignments of the FY 2026-2027 work plan to its standing committees.
What's happening
Why it matters
Assigning the work plan guides the commission’s focus and actions for the upcoming year.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium or join via video conference at https://sccgovorg.zoom.us/j/86133945871 or telephone (669) 219-2599.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting.
Decision update
The Commission took no action on the FY 2026‑2027 work‑plan assignments to standing committees, leaving the items pending further discussion.
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
Commission will consider recommendations to appoint chairpersons and commissioners to standing committees. A motion will be taken to approve the appointments.
Members of the public may submit written comments at the meeting or by email to bnc@cob.sccgov.org. Spoken comments can be given in person or via the Zoom video conference.
The commission announced three open commissioner seats and provided a link for interested residents to apply.
What's happening
Why it matters
New members can bring fresh perspectives and help shape senior services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Visit https://cob.santaclaracounty.gov/boards-and- commissions/apply-serve-county-boards-and-commissions to view vacancies and submit an application.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not applicable.
Decision update
The item “Commission vacancies – apply to serve” was approved (Ayes: Astrawinata, Ayala, Crosson, Espiritu, Ma, Peterson, Sivertsen, Taylor; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The commission will receive a slate of nominees for officer positions.
What's happening
Why it matters
Electing officers sets the leadership that guides commission priorities and decisions for the next fiscal year.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium or via video conference link provided.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or hand‑delivered at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Elect Commission Officers for FY 2026‑2027” was approved (Ayes: Astrawinata, Ayala, Crosson, Espiritu, Ma, Paquier, Peterson, Sivertsen, Taylor; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The commission invited suggestions for future agenda items.
Three commission vacancies are open; applications can be submitted online.
The meeting adjourned and set the next regular meeting for September 9, 2026 at 2.00 p.m. in the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides the public with the date and location to attend the next commission meeting.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Adjourn and schedule next meeting” was approved (Ayes: Astrawinata, Ayala, Crosson, Espiritu, Ma, Peterson, Sivertsen, Taylor; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 8, 2026.
The commission received verbal reports from the Executive, Institutional Care and Protective Issues, Community Care, and Legislative committees.
The commission will receive a report on Adult Protective Services.
The commission will receive a report on the Public Administrator, Guardian, and Conservator.
The commission received a verbal report from the Department of Aging and Adult Services.
Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter within its jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.
