Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County
Notice on consent calendar discussion procedure
The Board will vote on all consent calendar items together in one motion.
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The Board will vote on all consent calendar items together in one motion.
Board will receive the Independent Living Home Working Group report from Richard Loftus.
Board will receive a verbal report on Behavioral Health Services Act community program planning activities from Anne Baumgarten.
Board will hear a verbal report from BHB Leadership (Sigrid Pinsky, Anne Baumgarten, Patti Andrade).
The board will allow members of the public to address any matter within the board's jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.
Board will receive the California Behavioral Health Planning Council report from Dave Cortright.
Board will hear a verbal report from TJ Ahmed, Behavioral Health Aide for Supervisor Ellenberg.
Board will hear a verbal report from Rob Moore, Board Aide for Supervisor Margaret Abe‑Koga.
Board will hear a verbal report from Sherri Terao, Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department.
Board will approve any changes to committee assignments.
Board will consider establishing a Retreat Planning Ad Hoc Committee.
Board will hear a presentation on the Behavioral Health Services Act Integrated Plan for FY 2027‑2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The plans guide how county funds are used for mental health and behavioral health services, affecting residents who need those services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not applicable.
Decision update
The Behavioral Health Board approved the presentation of the BHSA Integrated Plan for FY 2027‑2029 and the MHSA FY 2026 Mid‑Year Adjustment, and approved any recommendations associated with the presentation.
Decided May 20, 2026.
Board will receive the Behavioral Health Performance & Quality Improvement Committee report from David Tran.
Board will hear a verbal report from Elisa Koff‑Ginsborg, Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Community Association.
Board will receive updates from the BHB Liaison.
Board will propose items to add to the BHB Bulletin Board, including success stories, events, and celebrations.
Board will receive general announcements.
Board will receive reports from the 2026 Heroes Awards Planning and Selection Ad Hoc Committee, the Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee, and the Leadership Nominating Ad Hoc Committee.
What's happening
Why it matters
The reports provide updates on award programs, recruitment efforts, and leadership nominations that support board activities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not applicable.
Decision update
The board recorded that the Leadership Nominating Ad Hoc Committee reported it is moving through the recruitment process and expects to present a slate of candidates in June 2026.
Decided May 20, 2026.
Board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee; the Cultural Competency Advisory Committee; and the System Planning and Fiscal Committee.
Board will receive the Health and Hospital Committee meeting report from Candace DeCou.
The law prohibits Board action on items not on the agenda unless special circumstances apply.
What's happening
Why it matters
It keeps meetings focused on approved topics and tells the public how off‑agenda issues can be considered later.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the regular meeting at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The board approved the consent calendar and the changes to the Behavioral Health Board meeting agenda for May 20, 2026.
Decided May 20, 2026.
The board will adjourn to its next regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Sequoia Room, 1075 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the date, time, and location for the next meeting so residents know when to attend.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the next meeting on June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Sequoia Room, 1075 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Adjourn to next Behavioral Health Board meeting” was approved (Ayes: Pinsky, Baumgarten, Cortright, Cook, DeCou, Loftus, Lou, Prabhu, Rubio, Takahashi ABSENT: Andrade, Abe-Koga, Campbell, Miles, Savage, Tran; Noes: None).
Decided May 20, 2026.