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Liaison provides current updates on board activities.
Board receives a verbal update from Sherri Terao, Director of Behavioral Health Services Department.
Board will hear a report from the Behavioral Health Performance & Quality Improvement Committee presented by David Tran.
Board will hear a verbal update from BHB leadership.
Board receives a verbal update from TJ Ahmed, Behavioral Health Aide, Office of Supervisor Susan Ellenberg.
Board will hear a verbal report from Elisa Koff‑Ginsborg, Executive Director of the Behavioral Health Community Association.
Board will receive a report from the Independent Living Home Working Group presented by Richard Loftus.
Board members share recent announcements.
Board will receive updates from the Behavioral Health Services Act Stakeholder Advisory Committee presented by Anne Baumgarten.
Panel will discuss how AI can support behavioral health services.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding AI applications can help improve services for people needing behavioral health care.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Downtown Mental Health Center, Sequoia Room, 1075 E. Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor, San Jose, CA 95116.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Complete a Request to Speak Form and give it to the BHB Liaison Team.
Decision update
The item “Panel on AI use cases for behavioral health” was approved.
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
Board receives a verbal update from Rob Moore, Board Aide, Office of Supervisor Margaret Abe‑Koga.
Committee suggests success stories, events, and celebrations for the bulletin board.
Board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee.
Board will hear a report from the Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee presented by Matt Savage and Candace DeCou.
What's happening
Why it matters
The recruitment report outlines efforts to fill key behavioral health positions, affecting service capacity.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Downtown Mental Health Center – Sequoia Room, 1075 E. Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Complete a Request to Speak Form and give it to the BHB Liaison before the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Report from Ad Hoc Recruitment Committee” was outcome recorded.
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
Residents may speak about any issue not on the agenda.
The meeting will be formally adjourned.
The committee will discuss and approve its meeting schedule for FY 2026-27.
The council will elect a chair for the symposium committee.
What's happening
Why it matters
The chair leads the committee and sets priorities for child abuse prevention efforts.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 70 West Hedding St., Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Elect Committee Chair” committee motion passed (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
The committee will discuss and confirm its membership for fiscal year 2026-27.
The committee reviewed the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved minutes become the official record of past decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 70 West Hedding Street, Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve prior meeting minutes” committee motion passed (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
The council will ratify a resolution to call the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the date and process for electing two City Council members, affecting city governance.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join via Zoom link or attend in person at 2415 University Ave, First Floor.
Email: cityclerk@cityofepa.org
Submit comment: Email comments referencing the agenda item, submit a speaker card at the meeting, or use the Raise Hand feature when called.
Decision update
The item “Vote on November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election” passed unanimously (Unanimous).
Decided Aug 10, 2026.
The committee will discuss ideas for the 2027 symposium, including venue, food, presentations, and pre‑symposium business.
The board meeting is set for Aug 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM in the Downtown Mental Health Center – Sequoia Room, 1075 E. Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor, San Jose. The agenda details have not been posted on the website yet.
Committee members will vote to approve the consent calendar items and any agenda adjustments.