Board of Supervisors

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• The Office of the County Executive will present a report on a comprehensive Generative AI policy framework.
• The report outlines guiding principles for governing Gen AI.

Why it matters

Sets rules for emerging AI technology that can affect public services and privacy.

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• The Board will approve delegating authority to the County Executive to negotiate and execute an agreement with Pacific Clinics for the Celebrating Families! Parent Education Program.
• The program budget is up to $392,978 and runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
• County Counsel and the County Executive must approve the agreement’s form and legality.

Why it matters

Provides parent education services to strengthen families, impacting children and caregivers.

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• The board will introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.68.
• The ordinance extends the expiration date for two unclassified Social Worker II/I positions to 11:59 p.m., September 27, 2026.

Why it matters

Extending these positions keeps social work services available to the community and clarifies compensation.

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• The board will approve the retroactive Sixth Amendment to the agreement with Savista, LLC.
• The amendment adds $315,187, raising the contract total to $1,260,275 and extends it to December 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The added funds allow continued third‑party defense audit services for county legal matters.

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• The board will approve the retroactive First Amendment to the specialty‑specific agreement with Stanford University.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling by $282,000 to $11,142,903 for neurosurgery physician services.

Why it matters

The increase ensures continued neurosurgery care for patients who rely on county‑funded services.

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• Board will consider adopting the Draft MHSA FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Adjustment Plan and Draft BHSA FY 2026-2027‑2028‑2029 Integrated Plan.
• Board may authorize the Behavioral Health Services Department to submit the plans to state oversight bodies by June 30, 2026.
• Board may approve delegation to the County Executive to make technical changes to the BHSA Integrated Plan until June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

These plans determine how county funds and services for mental health and behavioral health are allocated over the next several years, affecting service availability for residents with mental health needs.

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• The Office of Supportive Housing will present its report on the Community Plan to End Homelessness.
• The report is being received for the Board’s information.

Why it matters

Understanding the plan helps address homelessness in the county.

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• Approve referral to develop a countywide plan for collecting and sharing ACE data.
• Approve referral to launch a domestic‑violence public awareness campaign focused on children.
• Approve referral to bring future CDRT reports to Board meetings and expand membership.

Why it matters

It will help identify and support children at risk, improve safety in childcare settings, and ensure ongoing oversight of child deaths.

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• Public will be invited to testify on the preliminary assessment report.
• Board will adopt a resolution approving the lighting service assessments for FY 2026-2027.

Why it matters

The assessment adds a charge to fund county lighting services, affecting property owners.

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• Board will receive certification of votes for the proposed assessment.
• Board will adopt the final engineer report and order the levy of the assessment for FY 2026-2027.

Why it matters

The assessment adds a charge on the tax roll to fund mosquito and vector control services, affecting all property owners.

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• Board will vote on all consent calendar items in a single motion.
• Public may comment on any consent item, limited to two minutes per speaker.

Why it matters

It determines which routine items (contracts, fees, etc.) are approved without separate debate, affecting services and residents.

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• The board will approve the Twelfth Amendment to the agreement with Toyon Associates, Inc.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling by $3,661,947 to $13,001,947 and extends the term to June 30, 2031.

Why it matters

The larger contract funds cost‑report and reimbursement services that support county operations.

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• The board will consider a second amendment to a contract for public‑health policy and strategy consulting.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling to $600,000 and extends the term to June 30, 2027.
• The amendment was cleared for single‑source procurement by the County’s contracting office.

Why it matters

It expands county spending on public‑health consulting and extends services that shape health system policies.

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• Public hearing to receive testimony on proposed sewer service charges.
• Board will adopt a resolution adopting the report describing charges to be collected on the tax roll.

Why it matters

The charges will appear on the tax roll, increasing property owners' fees for sewer services.

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• The board may allocate $1,000 from District Two FY 2026-2027 budget to support the Captain Jason M Dahl Elementary School Back to School Resource Fair.

Why it matters

Funding provides resources for a back-to-school fair that benefits students and families in the district.

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• The board will approve a sole‑source agreement with The Whalls Group to provide recruitment services for the Sheriff Custody Bureau, up to $1,750,000, covering June 2 2026 through June 30 2027.

Why it matters

The contract funds hiring for the custody bureau, affecting jail staffing and public safety.

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• The board will consider a thirteenth amendment to the agreement with Everlaw, Inc.
• The amendment adds $20,000 to the contract, raising it from $1,465,000 to $1,485,000.
• The term of the agreement does not change.

Why it matters

The added budget supports continued e-discovery services needed for county legal matters.

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• Board will preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.66, which provides a four percent wage increase for employees represented by the County Counsel Attorneys Association.
• The ordinance will be finalized on June 23, 2026.

Why it matters

Increases salaries for county legal staff, impacting county budget and employee compensation.

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• The board will adopt an ordinance that deletes one Project Manager position and adds a Social Services Program Manager II or I position in the Social Services Agency.

Why it matters

Changing staff positions alters the county’s payroll and impacts how social services are managed.

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• The board will receive a report on independent oversight of the Behavioral Health Pavilion construction.
• The board may direct the Management Audit Division to stop its construction oversight effective August 31 2026.

Why it matters

Oversight decisions affect the timeline, cost, and quality of a major health‑facility project serving the community.

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• The board will consider recommended changes to its members’ assignments on the Local Agency Formation Commission for the remainder of 2026.

Why it matters

Assignment changes influence how regional development decisions are made that affect local communities.

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• The board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2 requiring 30‑day sponsorship approval.
• The board may allocate $1,000 from District Four FY 2025-2026 budget to support the Annual Juneteenth in the Streets Festival.

Why it matters

Funding supports a Juneteenth celebration that honors African American heritage and brings the community together.

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• The board may allocate $2,100 from District Four FY 2025-2026 budget to support the 2026 Rose, White and Blue Parade and Festival.

Why it matters

Funding enables the annual parade and festival, a major community event that draws residents and visitors.

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• The board will consider a $104,109,246 appropriation modification to increase revenue and expenditures for multiple departments.
• The modification also transfers funds from the General Fund Contingency Reserve to balance year‑end budgets as required by law.

Why it matters

It adjusts how county funds are allocated, affecting services and the tax burden for residents.

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• The board will consider ratifying a $1,250,000 grant application for the Second Chance Act Pay for Success Initiative.
• The board will also consider delegating authority to the County Executive to negotiate and manage the grant agreement through September 30 2031.

Why it matters

The grant supports diversion and reentry services, improving public safety and opportunities for people involved in the justice system.

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• The board will consider a third amendment to Agreement CW2261908 with Agiliti Surgical Equipment Repair, Inc.
• The amendment raises the contract ceiling by $792,000, from $1,955,450 to $2,747,450.
• It also extends the agreement through July 31, 2028.

Why it matters

Increasing the contract ensures continued repair and replacement of surgical instruments for county health facilities.

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• The board will consider a fifth amendment to Agreement CW2232450 with Persimmony International, Inc.
• The amendment increases the contract limit by $1,089,604, from $4,900,000 to $5,989,604.
• It extends the agreement to June 8, 2028.

Why it matters

More funding supports a county-wide case management system, improving service delivery and efficiency.

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• Board will approve a tentative MOU with the District Attorney Investigators' Association covering July 6 2026 through August 31 2029.
• Board will ratify a side‑letter adding 160 hours of release time for union training, for a total of 400 hours through December 31 2026.

Why it matters

The agreement sets work‑release time for investigators and formalizes cooperation between the DA’s office and its union.

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• The board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2 requiring 30‑day sponsorship approval.
• The board may allocate $1,000 from District One FY 2025‑2026 budget to support WEPA! FEST 2026.

Why it matters

County support helps fund a cultural festival that celebrates Latino art and engages the community.

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• The board will review recommendations for the Safe Parking Program serving unhoused vehicle dwellers.

Why it matters

The program affects how unhoused residents can park vehicles safely, influencing housing stability and neighborhood safety.

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• Board will adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS‑5.26.67 to add two unclassified Community Outreach Specialist positions in the Probation Department.
• The positions are authorized to expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30 2027.

Why it matters

These specialists will enhance outreach and support for individuals under probation supervision.

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• Board will adopt a resolution delegating authority to the District Attorney, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate a Revolving Fund Agreement with the California Victim Compensation Board.
• The agreement would provide funding for crime victims from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, pending County Counsel and County Executive approval.

Why it matters

Enables timely financial support for victims of crime.

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• The board will review recommendations to amend legal services agreements for the Independent Defense Counsel Office.
• Two amendments are proposed: one with Leah Gillis Law, Professional Corporation and one with Antonio Reza, each increasing the contract amount by $55,000 to $355,000.
• The amendments would not change the contract terms.

Why it matters

Adjusting funding ensures continued legal defense for indigent defendants, impacting public safety and justice outcomes.

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• The Board will consider recommendations for replacing Air Handler Units 3 & 5 at Valley Health Center.
• The County Executive may be authorized to make clarifications, minor changes, and issue addenda to the contract documents.

Why it matters

Upgrading the air handling units improves indoor air quality and reliability of critical health‑care facilities.

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• Board will approve multiple appointments and reappointments to county Boards and Commissions.
• Includes appointment of Vanessa Grijalva to the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections.

Why it matters

These bodies influence county policies and services that affect residents.

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• The Board will consider approving a Seventh Amendment to the Management Agreement with LAZ Parking for the Civic Center Parking Garage.
• The amendment would increase the maximum contract amount by $100,000 and extend the agreement through December 31, 2026.

Why it matters

The changes affect parking rates and service continuity for users of the Civic Center Garage.

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• The Board will approve an agreement with the Superior Court to distribute court‑ordered debt under the court’s collections program from June 2 2026 through June 30 2029, with an optional two‑year extension.

Why it matters

It determines how the county receives and manages court‑ordered debt collections, impacting county revenue.

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• The Board will discharge the Finance Agency and Department of Tax and Collections from further accountability for collecting $16,924 of unsecured property tax liabilities tied to bankruptcy.

Why it matters

It relieves the agency from pursuing these tax debts, affecting how bankruptcy‑related taxes are handled.

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• The board would adopt a resolution to transfer approximately 8,496 square feet of excess County‑owned land along Narvaez Avenue to the City of San Jose.
• The President of the Board would be authorized to sign the quitclaim deed and related documents.

Why it matters

The land transfer changes ownership of a parcel that could be used for future city development or public use, affecting local planning and property tax revenues.

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• The county is proposing to increase the maximum amount of its marketing services contract with Mixte Communications from $1,800,000 to $3,600,000.
• The amendment does not change the contract term.

Why it matters

It doubles the amount of money the county can spend on marketing, affecting how county projects are promoted and how taxpayer funds are used.

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• The board will adopt a resolution delegating to the County Executive the power to negotiate, execute, amend, and terminate storm‑water BMP operation and maintenance agreements with property owners.
• The delegation will remain in effect until June 30, 2031.

Why it matters

Delegating authority speeds up storm‑water management agreements, helping protect water quality and comply with environmental regulations.

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• The board will adopt commendations honoring local groups, veterans, and community leaders.
• The board will adopt proclamations designating June 2026 as World Refugee Awareness Month, Pride Month, and Children’s Day.

Why it matters

Recognizing these groups highlights community contributions and promotes inclusion, cultural heritage, and public safety awareness.

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• Board will vote to reappoint Roads Commissioner Karen Gauss as a voting member of the Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
• The term would begin July 1, 2026, as nominated by the Chairperson of the Roads Commission.

Why it matters

Ensures local representation on the advisory committee that guides bike and pedestrian projects affecting community mobility.

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• The board would adopt a resolution that lists the road‑repair projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.

Why it matters

It identifies which road improvements will receive state funding, shaping transportation planning and construction activity in the county.

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• Board will approve an agreement with CCIC, LLC to provide a multi‑trade introduction curriculum for youth and young adults in the Probation Department Secure Youth Treatment Facility Program.
• Funding is capped at $241,450 for July 1, 2026‑June 30, 2027, with up to four one‑year extensions, and has been cleared by County Counsel.

Why it matters

Provides job‑training and education to at‑risk youth, helping reduce recidivism.

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• The board is asked to approve delegation of authority for the County Executive to issue and manage job orders under the JOC‑RAD‑2026‑01 contract.
• The amendment would raise the contract’s maximum value by $4,390,638, bringing the cumulative limit to $6,390,638.
• The board would also ratify an addendum that changes the bid opening to a video teleconference.

Why it matters

It expands the county’s ability to award road and airport construction projects quickly and increases the amount of money that can be spent under the contract.

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• The Board will accept the San Tomas Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project as complete.
• The Clerk of the Board will be authorized to issue a Notice of Completion for Contract No. 24-17.

Why it matters

Completing the project restores a major roadway, improving travel safety and reducing congestion for commuters.

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• The board will review recommendations related to the Sixth Amendment partnership with the San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF).

Why it matters

The partnership could affect how university research projects are funded and managed in the county.

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• The board will vote to increase both revenue and expenditure appropriations by $3,101,684 in the Central Fire Protection District budget.
• The change is tied to year‑end clean‑up actions.

Why it matters

It provides additional funding for fire protection services and ensures resources are available for year‑end clean‑up, affecting public safety.

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• The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.62, deleting several psychiatric social worker and therapist positions.
• The ordinance adds a Quality Improvement Coordinator – Mental Health Services position in the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Why it matters

It reshapes staffing and compensation in county mental‑health services, affecting how care is delivered.

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• The board will consider a second amendment to the legal services agreement setting attorney rates at $327 per hour and paralegal rates at $157 per hour.
• The amendment also extends the agreement through June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Changing hourly rates and extending the agreement secures legal representation costs for the county, affecting budget and services.

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• The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.63, removing two Mental Health Peer Support Worker positions.
• The ordinance adds two Mental Health Community Worker positions in the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Why it matters

It changes the composition of the mental‑health workforce, influencing service delivery.

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• Four Job Order Contracts (JOC 87‑90) are proposed to be awarded to SBAY Construction, Inc. with maximum amounts of $6,390,638 each.
• Addenda to bid documents for each contract are to be ratified to extend bid deadlines and update requirements.
• The County Executive is to be authorized to issue and manage individual job orders and change orders.

Why it matters

These contracts will fund county projects and services, impacting infrastructure and service delivery.

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• The board will approve a $250,000 appropriation modification within the Facilities and Fleet Department budget for the O'Connor Hospital Building Systems Backlog Project.

Why it matters

The funds will support essential building system upgrades at O'Connor Hospital, improving health services.

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• The board will approve Change Order No. 1 for the DA Server Room fire protection upgrades, adding 143 calendar days to the schedule with no cost change.

Why it matters

The upgrade enhances fire safety for critical server infrastructure, protecting county data services.

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• The board will adopt Salary Ordinance CFPD‑2026‑2‑O for the fire district.
• The ordinance deletes several job classifications and adds new ones, including Deputy Director positions and additional fire captain and firefighter roles.

Why it matters

Updating salary classifications changes pay and staffing structure for fire district employees, impacting employees and service delivery.

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• The board will approve an agreement for telephone answering and dispatch services.
• The contract is limited to a maximum spend of $15,000 and covers July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.

Why it matters

Securing telephone dispatch services ensures emergency call handling continuity, affecting public safety and residents.

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• The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.26.64, adding two unclassified Senior Management Analyst positions in Behavioral Health Services.
• These positions are set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on December 5, 2027.

Why it matters

It creates temporary senior analyst roles that will support management functions in the department.

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• The board adopted Executive Leadership Master Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.26, setting compensation for county leadership positions not covered by employee unions.

Why it matters

It establishes salary guidelines for top county officials, impacting county payroll costs.

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• The board will adopt Ordinance No. NS-300.1011 amending Sections A20-8 and A20-9 to adopt the Office of the Sheriff’s Military Equipment Use Policy.
• The ordinance was introduced and preliminarily adopted on May 19, 2026 and is set for final adoption on June 2, 2026.

Why it matters

It sets rules for how the sheriff’s office can use military‑grade equipment, impacting public safety and community trust.

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