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The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Neighborhood Hands for homeless outreach and community‑based park cleanup programs.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 277 to provide a $20,000 grant to Loaves and Fishes Family Kitchen for expanding access to nutritious meals.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 280 to provide a $10,000 grant to Los Gatos Anti‑Racism Coalition for rental assistance.
The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Mosaic America for its intercultural gathering program.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 284 to provide a $10,000 grant to Mama D 2nd Chance for the Second Chance Meals food insecurity program.
The board approved Inventory Item No. 281 to provide a one‑time $2,000 sponsorship to Luna Park Arts Foundation for the Luna Park Chalk Art Festival.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to the Former Vietnam Armed Forces Alliance - Northern California for annual cultural and commemorative events.
The Board will approve a $5,000 sponsorship to the Former Vietnamese R&P Foundation for its 2026 Summer Picnic Event.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Eastside Magazine for accessibility improvements.
The Board will approve a $12,500 grant to Our Daily Bread to support the provision of take‑out meals for community members in need.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps provide ready‑to‑eat meals to people who lack reliable access to food.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Our Daily Bread for Take‑Out Meals” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $12,500 grant to Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley to support the Reentry Legal Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant funds legal assistance that helps people transitioning from incarceration navigate legal challenges.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley for Reentry Legal Project” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Opportunities For Change (OFC) to support the OFC Reentry Training Center.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant funds training that helps people transitioning from incarceration re‑enter the community successfully.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Opportunities For Change for Reentry Training Center” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Organization of Anonymous Contributors to support outreach services for low‑income seniors in affordable housing communities.
The Board will approve a $2,500 grant to Opening Doors Silicon Valley to support coordination of unhoused resource fairs and distribution of meals and clothing.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps deliver essential meals and clothing to unhoused individuals through organized fairs.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Opening Doors Silicon Valley for Unhoused Resource Fairs” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to New Beginnings Family Services to support the Zero‑Barrier Client‑Choice Food Pantry infrastructure and operations.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant expands a low‑threshold food pantry that provides meals to families in need.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to New Beginnings Family Services for Food Pantry” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Neighborhood Hands to support coordination of the Neighborhood Hands Community Resource Fair and homeless service programs.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps organize a resource fair that connects homeless individuals with services and supplies.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to Neighborhood Hands for Resource Fair Coordination” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to NAMI‑Santa Clara County to support its Community Peer Program for individuals and families with mental illness.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps expand peer support services for people living with mental illness and their families in the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to NAMI‑Santa Clara County for Community Peer Program” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to No Time To Waste to support the GRoW: Grocery Rescue Weekly program.
What's happening
Why it matters
The grant helps provide rescued groceries to people facing food insecurity each week.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to No Time To Waste for GRoW Grocery Rescue” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The council considered a resolution to approve the engineer’s report and levy assessments for the Landscaping Assessment District for fiscal year 2026‑27. The proposal raises the tree maintenance assessment from $96.94 to $104.68 and sidewalk assessment from $57.82 to $62.44 per single‑family equivalent.
What's happening
Why it matters
Funding supports tree maintenance and sidewalk upkeep, directly affecting neighborhood appearance and safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the City Council meeting in person or via Zoom to hear the discussion.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve landscaping assessment levy for FY 2026‑27” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided May 12, 2026.
The Council will adopt a resolution approving the Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program.
By motion, approve the City’s investment report for the period ending March 31, 2026.
Council will approve the City’s investment report for the period ending March 31, 2026.
The City Council will vote to approve the investment report covering the period ending March 31, 2026.
Committee will review the 2026 symposium debrief.
