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The council will hear verbal reports from the Allocation, Disproportionality, Interagency Collaboration, Membership, Public Awareness, and Symposium committees.
The council will hear a verbal report from Rebekah Children’s Services.
The Chairperson will share brief announcements.
Council opens a public comment period for any matter not on the agenda.
Council will vote to approve the minutes from the July 10, 2026 regular meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the minutes makes the record official and allows the council to move forward with its work.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via the video conference link.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of July 10, 2026 meeting” was approved (Ayes: Aspiras, Baron, Betts, Cain, Gallardo, Gibbons-Shapiro, Goodwin, Hasnat, Jorden MD, King, Liu, Madia, Mengesha, Morales, Sra, Stewart; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 11, 2026.
Council will elect a Chairperson for the fiscal year.
What's happening
Why it matters
Leadership determines how the council sets priorities and manages child abuse prevention initiatives.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person or remotely via video conference.
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 (Ayes: Aspiras, Baron, Betts, Cain, Gallardo, Gibbons-Shapiro, Goodwin, Hasnat, Jorden MD, King, Liu, Madia, Mengesha, Morales, Sra, Stewart; Noes: None).
Decided Sep 11, 2026.
The commission will receive a report from the Treasurer.
Commission will formally adopt the recorded minutes from the May 14, 2026 meeting.
The commission will adopt the items on the consent calendar for this meeting.
Commission will review Articles 4 through 6 of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The commission will receive the 2026 Silicon Valley Pain Index report.
The commission will receive a report from the Nominations Ad Hoc Committee.
The commission will establish an Ad Hoc Committee to plan the Human Rights Day event.
The commission will appoint Commissioner Takagi to serve on the Social Equity Committee.
The commission will receive reports on AI Data Centers, the 21st Century Sacrifice Zone, and a Civics Masterclass.
Members of the public may address the commission on any issue within its jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.
The commission will consider adopting the proposed meeting dates for 2027.
The commission will adjourn the meeting.
Commission members will suggest topics for upcoming meetings.
The commission will receive a report from the Executive Committee.
Commissioners will discuss proposals for items to be placed on future meeting agendas.
The commission will open a public comment slot for anyone to address matters not on the agenda.
The meeting will adjourn.
Commissioners will share brief announcements, including a current vacancy on the Sustainability Commission and reimbursement information for appointed commissioners.
