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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
The Board is asked to ratify a grant application to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
The Board is asked to approve Agreement CW2264705 with CareFusion Solutions for an automated medication dispensing system.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving the agreement provides a county‑wide automated medication dispensing system that improves medication safety and workflow in hospitals and health facilities.
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/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the Public Comment Instructions and submit comments during the meeting or via the video conference platform.
Decision update
The item “Approve $32M CareFusion automated medication dispensing system agreement” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Approve retroactive First Amendment to Agreement with Dependency Advocacy Center for Mentor Parent Program, increasing the maximum contract amount by $579,027 (from $489,027 to $1,068,054) and extending the agreement through June 30, 2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
The contracts increase funding and extend services that provide legal help to families, children, and youth, ensuring continued access to needed support.
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.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office as instructed in the public comment guidelines.
Decision update
The item “Approve contracts for legal services to parents, children, and youth” was approved.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will vote to increase the contract maximum from $626,023 to $1,252,046.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures families in East San Jose continue receiving essential services like counseling, education, and nutrition.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period at the meeting, either in person or via video conference/telephone.
Decision update
The item “Approve retroactive First Amendment to Agreement with Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
A report will be received on the use of in-kind County resources to support health awareness promotion and voluntary fundraising activities for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
What's happening
Why it matters
It lets the County support health‑promotion and fundraising efforts without spending money, benefiting community health initiatives.
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/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Use of in-kind County resources for health charities” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will consider approving the operational report from the Health Resources and Services Administration Project Director.
What's happening
Why it matters
It ensures continued health services for unhoused residents, maintaining access to primary care, mental health, substance‑abuse treatment, and oral health.
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.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk’s office at (408) 299‑5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Approve Valley Homeless Healthcare Program updates” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will receive the monthly legislative report from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations.
What's happening
Why it matters
These decisions shape county positions on housing funding, transportation projects, tax policies, and voter‑ID rules that affect local residents and taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the public comment instructions in the agenda; comments can be submitted online or by phone during the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Vote on state and federal advocacy recommendations” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will receive a report from the Department of Family and Children’s Services on child welfare trends and best practices.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding trends helps improve services that keep children safe and families strong.
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/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Receive child welfare trends and best practices report” was direction provided (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board may approve a referral to County Counsel and Administration to report on September 15, 2026 with options for a draft resolution supporting voting‑rights protection.
What's happening
Why it matters
These referrals would help the county respond to a Supreme Court decision, protect voting rights for the Black/African Ancestry community, and promote broader civic participation.
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.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Referral to review voting rights act recommendations” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will approve the job specification and add a new classification for Director of the Child Welfare Compliance Office within the Social Services Agency.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides independent oversight of child welfare decisions, aiming to improve child safety and compliance.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow public comment instructions posted online; no specific deadline listed.
Decision update
The item “Approve Director position for Child Welfare Compliance Office” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will preliminarily adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS-5.27.09, which deletes a Project Manager position and adds a Program Manager II position in the Social Services Agency.
What's happening
Why it matters
It changes staffing and compensation in the Social Services Agency, affecting service delivery and county budget.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow public comment instructions posted online; no specific deadline listed.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Salary Ordinance for Social Services staffing change” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will approve the written minutes from the last meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes confirms the official record of past decisions and keeps the public informed.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Follow the public comment instructions in the agenda; comments can be submitted online or by phone during the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve minutes of previous meeting” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The meeting will adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9.30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
The Board will meet in closed session to confer with Legal Counsel about two possible new lawsuits.
Residents may address the Board on any matter not on the agenda or on closed‑session items.
The scheduled Personnel Board appeal hearing on Aug 21, 2026 has been cancelled.
Agenda includes National Latine AIDS Awareness Day event.
The committee will accept public comments.
Committee will review the minutes from the June 18, 2026 meeting.
Committee members may provide comments on any topic.
Committee will accept letters and announcements.
Committee will review the current Activity Plan.
The committee will discuss plans for future Prevention Committee activities.
Meeting will be closed and set for the next regular session.
