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New buildings, local businesses, economic development, permits, and major projects.
The board will consider ratifying a fourth amendment to the agreement with Traditions Psychiatry Group, increasing the maximum contract amount from $41,000,000 to $56,000,000.
The committee will receive the Department of Planning and Development’s quarterly report on implementing permitting process improvement recommendations.
Approve a $4.5 million agreement with PhenoPath Laboratories for reference laboratory services.
What's happening
Why it matters
These contracts fund essential laboratory testing for county health facilities, impacting public health services and the county budget.
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/85813003261.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the public comment instructions posted on the Board’s website or submit written comments to the Clerk’s office before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve reference lab service agreements” was approved.
Decided Aug 11, 2026.
The committee received a report on recent activities of the Department of Planning and Development, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors.
The committee will decide whether to forward a favorable or unfavorable recommendation to the Planning Commission on several zoning ordinance amendments.
Board will approve a service agreement with Andrew S. Espino DBA Milagro Holdings, LLC for family‑oriented art gallery performances.
What's happening
Why it matters
Brings cultural programming to the fairgrounds, benefiting families and community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve art gallery performances contract” was approved (Ayes: Bosworth, Cohen, Mahoney, Ucovich; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
Board will approve a service agreement with Rolamix, Inc. for stages, audio‑visual and lighting systems.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides equipment for fairgrounds events, enhancing visitor experience.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve stages and lighting systems contract” was approved (Ayes: Bosworth, Cohen, Mahoney, Ucovich; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
Approve amendment to the Professional Development Consulting Services Agreement with Sheryl Schaffner, extending the term to August 31, 2027 and expanding services.
The agenda is not posted; residents should check back later.
Commission will receive a slate of nominees and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
The Department of Planning and Development will present a report about the Stanford University Community Plan and associated housing in-lieu fees. The committee will discuss the findings but no vote is indicated.
Commission members will discuss and vote to adopt the updated work plan that outlines priorities and projects for the next fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides how the commission allocates resources and addresses land‑use, housing, and transportation issues that impact the community.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or via Zoom using the provided link.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve revised Planning Commission Work Plan FY 2026‑2027” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony and decide whether to accept or reject Stanford University's annual compliance report required by its 2000 General Use Permit.
What's happening
Why it matters
The decision determines if Stanford continues to meet land‑use conditions that affect surrounding neighborhoods and future development.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via Zoom using the link above.
Email: planning.commission@pln.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on Stanford University Annual Report No. 25” passed unanimously (Ayes: Rauser, Levy, Hetterly, Belska, O'Donoghue, Cohen; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 25, 2026.
The regular meeting of the Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors set for June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or voted on on that date.
The Friends of Hsinchu Sister County Fundraising Ad Hoc Committee will give a status report on upcoming fundraising events and discuss potential venues.
The committee will discuss amendments to the 457(b) plan and then vote to approve the restated document, sending it to the Board of Supervisors.
Committee members will discuss changes to the investment policy that guides how retirement funds are invested, then vote to approve the amendments and forward them to the Board of Supervisors.
Commission members will review and talk about the proposed goals and priorities for the fiscal year 2026‑2027. The discussion will cover program focus areas and performance targets.
The committee will review the progress of funded agencies and the FY26 Q3 quarterly dashboard.
Four Job Order Contracts (JOC 87‑90) are proposed to be awarded to SBAY Construction, Inc. with maximum amounts of $6,390,638 each.
What's happening
Why it matters
These contracts will fund county projects and services, impacting infrastructure and service delivery.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference link provided in the agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments during the public comment period as instructed in the meeting agenda.
Decision update
The item “Award Job Order Contracts to SBAY Construction” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
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.
What's happening
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.
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 in the meeting notice.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at (408) 299-5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Vote on conveyance of County land to City of San Jose” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
The board will review recommendations to amend legal services agreements for the Independent Defense Counsel Office.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adjusting funding ensures continued legal defense for indigent defendants, impacting public safety and justice outcomes.
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/89934309349
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments during the public comment period as described in the meeting instructions (video conference or telephone).
Decision update
The item “Consider amendments to Independent Defense Counsel agreements” was approved with amendments.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
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.
What's happening
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.
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 in the meeting notice.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at (408) 299-5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Vote on Mixte Communications contract amendment” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
The board will review recommendations related to the Sixth Amendment partnership with the San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF).
What's happening
Why it matters
The partnership could affect how university research projects are funded and managed in the county.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference link provided in the agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit comments during the public comment period as instructed in the meeting agenda.
Decision update
The item “Sixth Amendment recommendations with SJSURF” was approved with amendments.
Decided Jun 2, 2026.
