Board of SupervisorsSanta Clara County
Receive quarterly investment report for Q2 2026
The Board will receive the County’s quarterly investment report covering the period ending June 30, 2026.
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The Board will receive the County’s quarterly investment report covering the period ending June 30, 2026.
The Board will adopt an amendment to the county salary ordinance adding a Senior Application Developer position and deleting an Application Developer or Associate Application Developer position.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changing the salary structure funds a senior developer needed for critical justice‑system projects, affecting county operations and taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the Board meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street 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 “Adopt Salary Ordinance to add Senior Application Developer” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will vote to approve the County of Santa Clara public pay schedule that updates compensation through July 20, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets salary levels for county employees, affecting payroll costs and employee earnings.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period as outlined in the meeting’s Public Comment Instructions.
Decision update
The item “Approve County Pay Schedule through July 20, 2026” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board considered a request to move $41,908 within the Technology Services and Solutions Department budget.
The board will adopt a resolution approving the sale of listed tax‑defaulted properties.
What's happening
Why it matters
The sales generate revenue to satisfy tax debts and can add surplus funds to the county’s General Fund, affecting overall county finances.
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 “Adopt resolution to sell tax-defaulted properties” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will approve proposed premium rates for Kaiser Permanente, Valley Health Plan, Health Net, and Delta Dental for the 2027 plan year.
What's happening
Why it matters
Higher premiums increase the County’s health‑insurance expenses and employee contributions, impacting the budget and employee take‑home pay.
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 “Approve 2027 employee and retiree health‑insurance premium rates” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Introduce and preliminarily adopt the salary ordinance on August 25, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes county staffing and compensation, affecting how technology services are staffed and impacting the county budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street or join via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office at least 24 hours before the meeting or follow the online public‑comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Salary Ordinance for Senior Business Intelligence Analyst” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will ratify a side‑letter agreement with Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) that updates Appendix A of the MOU to correct the Senior Cytotechnologist salary scale.
The board will introduce and preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS‑5.27.10, which changes the salary schedule for the Senior Cytotechnologist classification.
What's happening
Why it matters
It updates the official salary schedule to reflect the corrected wage level, ensuring proper compensation for senior cytotechnologists.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via the provided Zoom link.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office at (408) 299‑5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Adopt salary ordinance adjusting Senior Cytotechnologist pay” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will approve a request to transfer $36,524 within the Technology Services and Solutions Department budget to reclassify a Business Intelligence Analyst to a Senior Business Intelligence Analyst.
What's happening
Why it matters
It updates the employee’s classification to match responsibilities, affecting department budgeting and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via the Zoom link provided.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office at (408) 299-5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Approve $36,524 appropriation modification for Business Intelligence Analyst reclassification” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will consider accepting a $33,354 donation from Vicki K. Haines.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides resources for special operating needs, purchases, and capital improvements that benefit children and youth.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period at the meeting, either in person or via video conference/telephone.
Decision update
The item “Accept $33,354 donation from Vicki K. Haines for Social Services Agency” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will ratify a side letter agreement with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists to set compensation for on‑call child/adolescent psychiatrist shifts through October 25, 2026.
The Board will approve swapping up to $824,271.75 of 2022‑2023 Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds from Habitat for Humanity’s Laurel Landing/Pierce Road project with the same amount of Measure K funds from the Beacon Development Group’s Rotary Gardens project.
What's happening
Why it matters
Reallocates housing funds to better support homelessness assistance and aligns financing between two development projects.
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 Board approved a resolution authorizing the Housing Director to exchange up to $824,271.75 of PLHA funds for Habitat with an equal amount of Measure K funds for Rotary Gardens, and to commit additional PLHA funds for homelessness projects.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will approve corrections to the county’s identified tax rolls.
What's happening
Why it matters
Accurate tax rolls ensure property owners are billed correctly and county revenue is properly accounted.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796 (Webinar ID 821 4731 3796).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments referencing agenda item 26 to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 24 2026.
Decision update
The Board approved a memo to correct the identified tax rolls.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Caltrain officials will present information on the agency’s ongoing structural deficit.
The Board adopted a resolution to authorize a contract with Baker Places, Inc. to provide adult crisis residential services from August 25 2026 through June 30 2029.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement will provide critical housing and support for adults experiencing crisis, improving community safety and health outcomes.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
Decision update
The Board continued the resolution authorizing an agreement with Baker Places, Inc. for adult crisis residential services from Aug 25 2026 through Jun 30 2029, up to $8,316,934.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution approving an amendment that lets the San Mateo County In‑Home Supportive Services Public Authority participate in CalPERS.
What's happening
Why it matters
Participation in CalPERS affects retirement benefits and financial obligations for IHSS employees and county taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution approving an amendment to the IHSS Public Authority agreement to permit participation in CalPERS.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board adopted a resolution to authorize a grant agreement with the San Francisco Public Health Foundation.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides funding and potential space for the Pride Center, supporting LGBTQ+ services in the county.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the specific agenda item.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the County Executive to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the San Francisco Public Health Foundation to provide up to $350,000 for the San Mateo County Pride Center for Aug 25 2026 through June 30 2027 and to explore co‑location on County property.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution confirming and approving a $2.5 million local match from the county’s opioid settlement funds for Horizon Services’ 69‑bed Palm Recovery Center in Burlingame.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding enables construction of a new behavioral‑health facility that will treat opioid addiction and address unmet community needs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In‑person at 500 County Center or via Zoom (link provided).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item before 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution confirming a $2.5 million local match from opioid settlement funds for the Palm Recovery Center project and authorizing the County Health Chief to negotiate and execute the necessary funding agreements.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board considered and adopted the response to the 2025‑2026 Grand Jury report on property tax bill charges.
What's happening
Why it matters
It clarifies why extra charges appear on property tax bills and directs the tax collector to improve public communication, helping taxpayers understand their bills.
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 “Adopt response to Grand Jury property tax bill charges report” passed.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board approved accepting $1,300,000 PATH award funding for the Sheriff and Probation departments.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding supports health and justice services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, impacting public safety and community health.
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 “Accept $1.3M PATH Funding and $650K Budget Revision” passed.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board held a hearing on the Raff appeal of the Transient Occupancy Tax assessment.
What's happening
Why it matters
The waiver reduces the financial burden on the property owners and could influence future tax policy for short‑term rentals.
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 “Waiver of Transient Occupancy Tax, penalties, interest for Raff” passed.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board approved Budget Revision Request No. 1611.
What's happening
Why it matters
These changes adjust the county’s budget allocations, affecting the services residents receive.
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 “Approve Budget Revision Requests 1611, 1583, 1614” was approved.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board approved and ratified grant agreement (CA26PRP23830) with Sierra Health Foundation for $395,332.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides funding to expand county facilities for substance‑use and mental‑health services.
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 “Approve Sierra Health Foundation $395,332 Grant” passed.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.