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Commission members will vote to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The election will determine the leadership for the upcoming term.
The committee appointed Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council.
The committee approved the mayor’s nomination to reappoint Lieutenant Leonard Poggio to the Entertainment Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
The commission guides policies that shape the city’s entertainment and cultural venues.
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 committee voted to approve the mayor’s nomination to reappoint Lieutenant Leonard Poggio to the Entertainment Commission, term ending July 1, 2030. This amendment is a committee action and does not constitute final Board approval.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The committee approved the mayor’s nomination to reappoint Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission.
What's happening
Why it matters
The commission oversees city infrastructure projects that affect daily services for residents.
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 committee voted to approve the mayor’s nomination to reappoint Paul Woolford to the Public Works Commission, term ending July 2, 2030. This amendment is a committee action and does not constitute final Board approval.
Decided Jul 13, 2026.
The committee will hold a motion to appoint two members, with terms ending November 30, 2026, to the Ballot Simplification Council. The council works on making ballot processes easier for voters.
Committee will review and vote to approve the minutes from the May 8 2026 meeting.
The meeting will accept public comments on topics not listed on the agenda.
The meeting will be adjourned at the end of the agenda.
The committee will talk about efforts to recruit new members to fill vacancies and review the progress of the mentor program for new council members.
Members will discuss efforts to recruit new volunteers for vacant positions.
Board members will share any announcements.
The board will receive and record incoming correspondence.
The meeting was adjourned and the next hearing was set for Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room 157, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
The board will review the status of Findings of Fact for Emily Aimonetti, whose hearing was completed on January 30, 2026.
The board recessed to a closed session.
Board members will elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
Leadership guides board decisions that affect county personnel policies and operations.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 70 West Hedding Street, Conference Room 157.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for FY 2026‑2027” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lind, Kehl, Castaldi, Selan, Murphy; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 10, 2026.
The board will review the current schedule for pending hearings.
The board will receive a report from County Counsel.
The board will receive a verbal report from the Office of Labor Relations.
The board will reconvene to share any actions taken in the closed session.
The board will discuss the pre‑hearing conference for Marisol Batres.
The board will discuss and consider creating an ad hoc committee to rewrite its Rules of Procedure, appoint members, and set a deadline of April 30, 2027.
The board will hold a pre‑hearing conference for Marisol Batres.
The board will review and discuss several pending appeals related to dismissals, demotions, probationary releases, and suspensions.
What's happening
Why it matters
The outcomes will determine the employment status of the listed employees and ensure fair process.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 70 West Hedding Street, Conference Room 157.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board scheduled a pre‑hearing conference for the Leza Mikhail appeal on August 14, 2026, tentatively scheduled the Fidelia Mlaudzi appeal hearing for October 2, 2026, and added the Thaibao Lam appeal to the list of held appeals.
Decided Jul 10, 2026.
