Assessment AppealsSanta Clara County
Assessment appeals hearing for multiple property owners
The board will review and decide on more than 150 assessment appeals.
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The board will review and decide on more than 150 assessment appeals.
The Council will receive and file the City Treasurer's report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
The council will receive the City Treasurer’s report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026 and file it.
The council will vote to authorize a contract with Diablo Roofing to replace and repair the museum roof.
The council will receive and file the Treasurer's report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
The council will vote to authorize a contract with Diablo Roofing to replace the History Museum roof for up to $147,500 plus a 15% contingency.
The Finance and Audit Commission presented its FY 2026‑27 work plan and reviewed prior‑year activities.
City Council will consider a resolution to amend the salary schedule effective Sept. 6, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes pay for police officers and sergeants, affecting the city budget and public‑safety staffing.
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 City Council approved the consent calendar, which includes the resolution to amend the salary schedule effective September 6, 2026.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-20.26.03 on August 25, 2026, restoring one Captain position in the Office of the Sheriff and removing its September 30, 2026 expiration date.
The board will preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.12, removing expiration dates for 34 positions in the Sheriff’s Office and County Communications Department.
The Board will consider approving a tentative agreement with SEIU Local 2015 that covers the period October 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029.
The Board will allocate $500 from the Supervisorial District Five budget to the Yu‑Ai Kai Japantown Community Senior Center.
The Board will consider approving a $1,000 sponsorship from the Supervisorial District Three allocation to support Green Foothills Foundation's annual Nature's Inspiration event.
The Board will consider approving a $1,000 sponsorship from the Supervisorial District Three allocation to support the 35th Annual Children's Moon Festival hosted by Vovinam Viet-Vo-Dao of America.
The Board will allocate $1,000 from the Supervisorial District Four budget to the Willow Glen Community Foundation.
The Board will consider approving a $250 sponsorship from the Supervisorial District Three allocation to support the Qmunity District Rainbow Crosswalks Project event.
The Board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2, which normally requires sponsorship approval at least 30 days before an event.
The Board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2 that requires sponsorship approval at least 30 days before an event.
The Board may waive Policy 3.68.4.2, which normally requires sponsorship approval at least 30 days before an event.
The board will receive the annual report detailing how each county department and board office spent money on sponsorships during fiscal year 2025‑2026.
The board will move $900,000 to the SCVMC Building K X‑Ray equipment replacement and room renovation project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Additional funding lets the hospitals finish critical imaging equipment upgrades, improving patient care and meeting health‑care standards.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments may be given during the meeting; no written comment deadline provided.
Decision update
The item “Approve $1.6M appropriation shift for SCVMC X‑Ray and MRI upgrades” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will increase the supplemental work allowance for the O'Connor Hospital and Saint Louise Regional Hospital security replacement project by $1,292,620, raising it from $407,380 to $1,700,000.
What's happening
Why it matters
More money and extra time ensure the hospitals replace aging security systems, keeping staff, patients, and visitors safe.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Public comments may be given during the meeting; no written comment deadline provided.
Decision update
The item “Approve $1,292,620 supplemental work increase for OCH & SLRH security replacement” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board adopted Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.03, raising the salary for the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer classification by approximately five percent.
What's happening
Why it matters
Higher compensation aligns the county’s salary with neighboring jurisdictions and impacts the agricultural department’s budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Salary Ordinance Increase for Deputy Agricultural Commissioner” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Sixteen new Deputy Sheriff positions and four new Sheriff’s Sergeant positions are being added to the Office of the Sheriff.
What's happening
Why it matters
It expands the sheriff’s workforce, impacting public safety coverage and county payroll costs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Add 16 Deputy Sheriffs and 4 Sergeant positions” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.