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Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy Commission
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Members of the public may submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and may provide spoken comments after completing a Request to Speak Form.
The commission will receive a slate of nominees and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
Elected officers guide the commission’s activities and decisions for the coming year.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.
Decision update
The item “Elect officers for FY 2026‑2027” was approved (Ayes: Madison, Stankovich, Cohen, Anderson, Minkowski, Pandey, Smith, Inala, Anpilogova, Glace; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
Commission will discuss the current composition of standing and ad hoc committees and consider appointments of commissioners to those committees.
Commission will vote to appoint Anne Garvey as an emeritus member of the commission.
Commission will share announcements including a commission vacancy, reimbursement for family care expenses, and other correspondence.
Commission will receive the Treasurer's report (ID# 129663) as part of the consent calendar.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides financial oversight of county operations.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend meeting in person or via Zoom
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments per public comment instructions
Decision update
The item “Receive Treasurer Report (Consent Calendar)” was approved (Ayes: Madison, Stankovich, Cohen, Anderson, Minkowski, Pandey, Smith, Inala, Anpilogova, Glace; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
Commissioners will suggest topics for future commission meetings.
Commission will hear verbal reports from the Educational, Fundraising, Ukrainian Sister-County Relationship, Ukraine Support, 2026 Open World, and Technology Initiative Ad Hoc Committees.
Commission will receive a report from Karazin University in Kharkiv, Ukraine about a graduation ceremony for the veteran's program (ID# 129665).
Commission will receive a slate of nominees and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
Residents can submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and can speak during the public comment portion after completing a Request to Speak Form. Remote participation is possible via Zoom or telephone.
The Office of County Counsel will present a report about the commission’s bylaws.
Commissioners will discuss upcoming Ukrainian Independence Day events scheduled for August 23, 2026.
The Office of Communications and Public Affairs will give a verbal update to the commission.
The Commission will vote to approve the consent calendar and any agenda changes.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the consent calendar determines which items can be passed without separate debate, affecting how quickly decisions are made and how the public can comment.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110, or remotely via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/85451562031 or by telephone (669) 219-2599.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The commission approved the consent calendar and the accompanying changes to the commission agenda.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
Members of the public can submit written comments at the meeting or email them. Comments are shared with the commission for review.
The commission will create an ad hoc committee called Friends of Ukraine.
What's happening
Why it matters
The committee provides focused effort to support Ukraine and coordinate community involvement.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.
Decision update
The commission approved the establishment of the Friends of Ukraine Ad Hoc Committee, appointed Chairperson Madison and Commissioners Glace, Anpilogova, and Minkowski, and set an end date of June 30, 2027.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The commission will vote to create a Veterans Ad Hoc Committee, appoint commissioners, and define its end date.
What's happening
Why it matters
The committee will focus on supporting veterans connected to Ukraine and related programs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street or via Zoom using the link provided.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Establish Veterans Ad Hoc Committee” was approved with amendments (Ayes: Madison, Stankovich, Cohen, Anderson, Minkowski, Pandey, Smith, Inala, Anpilogova, Glace; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The commission will consider approving Vice Chairperson Cohen to spend up to $314.80 for packing materials and shipping medical supplies to Ukraine.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving these costs ensures the donated supplies can be delivered to those in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.
Decision update
The commission approved authorizing Vice Chairperson Cohen to spend up to $314.80 for packing materials and shipping costs to send medical supplies to Ukraine.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The commission will consider accepting a donation of medical supplies valued above $500 from Vice Chairperson Cohen.
What's happening
Why it matters
The donation adds needed resources for aid efforts supporting people in Ukraine.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.
Decision update
The commission approved accepting a donation of medical supplies valued over $500 from Vice Chairperson Cohen.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The commission will vote to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for the fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The commission will consider appointing Anne Garvey as an Emeritus Member.
What's happening
Why it matters
It provides continuity and honors experience for the commission’s work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.
Decision update
The commission approved the appointment of Anne Garvey as an Emeritus Member.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The Commission will receive a report about the veteran’s program graduation ceremony at Karazin University in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
The Treasurer will present a financial report to the Commission.
The Commission will create a Veterans Ad Hoc Committee.
Commissioners will review the current standing and ad hoc committee memberships.
What's happening
Why it matters
Committee composition affects how the commission carries out its work and engages stakeholders.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110, or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/85451562031
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before public comment period.
Decision update
The commission approved the appointment of Commissioner Pandey to the Ukraine Support Ad Hoc Committee and Commissioner Shapovalova to the 2026 Open World Ad Hoc Committee.
Decided Jul 6, 2026.
The Commission will hear verbal updates from the Educational, Fundraising, Ukrainian Sister‑County Relationship, Ukraine Support, 2026 Open World, and Technology Initiative Ad Hoc Committees.
