Santa Clara County city services decisions

Aug10Mon

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Panel on AI use cases for behavioral health

Panel will discuss how AI can support behavioral health services.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 10Public Services

What's happening

Panel will discuss how AI can support behavioral health services.
Speakers include Rachel Montoya (Community Solutions) and Brian Wagner (Behavioral Health Services Department).

Why it matters

Understanding AI applications can help improve services for people needing behavioral health care.

Who is affected

people with behavioral health needsbehavioral health providerscommunity organizations

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.

Aug 10, 2026, 12:15 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 5:41 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 10:21 AM PT

Decision update

Approved

The item “Panel on AI use cases for behavioral health” was approved.

Decided Aug 10, 2026.

Aug10Mon

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Verbal Report from Board Aide Rob Moore

Board receives a verbal update from Rob Moore, Board Aide, Office of Supervisor Margaret Abe‑Koga.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Aug10Mon

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Propose new items for BHB Bulletin Board

Committee suggests success stories, events, and celebrations for the bulletin board.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 10Public Services

Aug10Mon

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Receive reports from standing committees

Board will receive reports from the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 10Public Services

Aug10Mon

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Report from temporary Recruitment Committee

Board will hear a report from the Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee presented by Matt Savage and Candace DeCou.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 10Public Services

What's happening

Board will hear a report from the Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee presented by Matt Savage and Candace DeCou.

Why it matters

The recruitment report outlines efforts to fill key behavioral health positions, affecting service capacity.

Who is affected

behavioral health workforceservice users in the county

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.

Aug 10, 2026, 12:15 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 5:41 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 10:21 AM PT

Decision update

Outcome recorded

The item “Report from Ad Hoc Recruitment Committee” was outcome recorded.

Decided Aug 10, 2026.

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Public commentary for items not on agenda

Residents may speak about any issue not on the agenda.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Adjourn Symposium Committee Meeting

The meeting will be formally adjourned.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Vote on Committee Schedule 2026-27

The committee will discuss and approve its meeting schedule for FY 2026-27.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Elect Committee Chair

The council will elect a chair for the symposium committee.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The council will elect a chair for the symposium committee.

Why it matters

The chair leads the committee and sets priorities for child abuse prevention efforts.

Who is affected

Committee membersChildren and families in the county

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.

Aug 10, 2026, 12:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 5:41 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 2:18 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The item “Elect Committee Chair” committee motion passed (Unanimous).

Decided Aug 10, 2026.

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Confirm Committee Membership 2026-27

The committee will discuss and confirm its membership for fiscal year 2026-27.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Vote on prior meeting minutes

The committee reviewed the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting.

Routine approvalAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee reviewed the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting.
The committee approved those minutes.

Why it matters

Approved minutes become the official record of past decisions.

Who is affected

Committee membersCounty residents

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.

Aug 10, 2026, 12:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 5:41 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 2:18 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The item “Approve prior meeting minutes” committee motion passed (Unanimous).

Decided Aug 10, 2026.

Aug10Mon

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Discuss and Approve 2027 Symposium Plans

The committee will discuss ideas for the 2027 symposium, including venue, food, presentations, and pre‑symposium business.

Info onlyAug 10Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Aug10Mon

Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring CommitteeSanta Clara County

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

Committee members will vote to approve the consent calendar items and any agenda adjustments.

Routine approvalComment period has passedAug 10Public Services

Aug10Mon

Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring CommitteeSanta Clara County

Announcements and correspondence

Announcements include a vacancy on the committee and reimbursement for commissioners’ family care expenses.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 10Public Services

Aug7Fri

Human Trafficking CommissionSanta Clara County

Adjournment and Next Regular Meeting Schedule

The commission will adjourn and set the next regular meeting for Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Routine approvalComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Human Trafficking CommissionSanta Clara County

Vote on scheduling of regular meeting Nov 6 2026

The commission will vote to set its next regular meeting for Friday, November 6, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Routine approvalComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Human Trafficking CommissionSanta Clara County

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

The commission will vote on all consent calendar items and agenda changes in a single motion.

Routine approvalComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Receive updates from Managed Care Operations Director

Director Courtney Gray will provide updates on managed care operations for behavioral health services.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Public comment on committee matters

The public can address the committee on any matter within its jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Approve minutes of June 12, 2026 committee meeting

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2026 Access, Wellness, and Recovery Committee meeting.

Routine approvalComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

What's happening

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the June 12, 2026 Access, Wellness, and Recovery Committee meeting.

Why it matters

Official record of past decisions is confirmed and becomes part of the public record.

Who is affected

Board membersPublicStakeholders

How to act

Attend: Attend the meeting to observe the approval.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: No comment period listed.

Aug 7, 2026, 12:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Sep 7, 2026, 10:20 AM PT

Decision update

Approved

The item “Approve minutes of June 12, 2026 committee meeting” was approved (Ayes: DeCou, Cook, Savage; Noes: None).

Decided Aug 7, 2026.

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Identify questions for September 11 report

Board will gather questions for the September 11, 2026 report from Stephanie Macwhorter.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Propose future agenda items

Board will suggest topics for upcoming meetings.

Under discussionComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Receive announcements

Board will hear announcements from staff or partners.

Info onlyComment period has passedAug 7Public Services

Aug7Fri

Behavioral Health BoardSanta Clara County

Adjourn to Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee meeting Sep 11

The board will adjourn to the Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee meeting on Sep 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Info onlyAug 7Public ServicesNo comment option listed

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Panel on AI use cases for behavioral health

Approved

Verbal Report from Board Aide Rob Moore

Propose new items for BHB Bulletin Board

Receive reports from standing committees

Report from temporary Recruitment Committee

Outcome recorded

Public commentary for items not on agenda

Adjourn Symposium Committee Meeting

Vote on Committee Schedule 2026-27

Elect Committee Chair

Committee motion passed

Confirm Committee Membership 2026-27

Vote on prior meeting minutes

Committee motion passed

Discuss and Approve 2027 Symposium Plans

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

Announcements and correspondence

Adjournment and Next Regular Meeting Schedule

Vote on scheduling of regular meeting Nov 6 2026

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

Receive updates from Managed Care Operations Director

Public comment on committee matters

Approve minutes of June 12, 2026 committee meeting

Approved

Identify questions for September 11 report

Propose future agenda items

Receive announcements

Adjourn to Access, Wellness and Recovery Committee meeting Sep 11