Budget & Taxes

What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• 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.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• Board will consider a contract with Juan Reyes for facilities support services.
• Contract amount is limited to $35,000.
• Service period runs June 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides needed maintenance support for the fairgrounds, ensuring safe and functional facilities.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• Board will vote to approve all items listed on the consent calendar.
• Board may add or remove items from the consent calendar.
• Changes affect the order of business for the meeting.

Why it matters

Streamlines approval of routine items, allowing the board to focus on substantive discussions.

Who is affected

How to act

What's happening

• Board will approve a second amendment for legal services with the County of Santa Clara.
• Amendment covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
• No monetary amount is listed in the agenda.

Why it matters

Secures continued legal representation for the fairgrounds, protecting the corporation in legal matters.

Who is affected

How to act