Santa Clara County city services decisions

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Vote on up to $314.80 for packing and shipping medical supplies to Ukraine

The commission will consider approving Vice Chairperson Cohen to spend up to $314.80 for packing materials and shipping medical supplies to Ukraine.

Vote scheduled Jul 6Comment period has passedJul 6Public Services

What's happening

The commission will consider approving Vice Chairperson Cohen to spend up to $314.80 for packing materials and shipping medical supplies to Ukraine.

Why it matters

Approving these costs ensures the donated supplies can be delivered to those in need.

Who is affected

Ukrainian aid recipientsDonorsCommission members

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.

Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org

Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 5:31 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The commission approved authorizing Vice Chairperson Cohen to spend up to $314.80 for packing materials and shipping costs to send medical supplies to Ukraine.

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

The Commission will vote to approve the consent calendar and any agenda changes.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

What's happening

The Commission will vote to approve the consent calendar and any agenda changes.
Items removed from the consent calendar can be discussed later on the regular agenda.
The Commission may add regular‑agenda items to the consent calendar.

Why it matters

Approving the consent calendar determines which items can be passed without separate debate, affecting how quickly decisions are made and how the public can comment.

Who is affected

Commission membersPublic interested in agenda items

How to act

Attend: In person at Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, CA 95110, or remotely via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/85451562031 or by telephone (669) 219-2599.

Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org

Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or emailed to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 5:31 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The commission approved the consent calendar and the accompanying changes to the commission agenda.

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Establish Friends of Ukraine temporary Committee

The commission will create an ad hoc committee called Friends of Ukraine.

Vote scheduled Jul 6Comment period has passedJul 6Public Services

What's happening

The commission will create an ad hoc committee called Friends of Ukraine.
Commissioners will be appointed to serve on the new committee.
An end date for the committee’s work will be set.

Why it matters

The committee provides focused effort to support Ukraine and coordinate community involvement.

Who is affected

Commission membersVolunteersCommunity groups

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.

Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org

Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 5:31 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The commission approved the establishment of the Friends of Ukraine Ad Hoc Committee, appointed Chairperson Madison and Commissioners Glace, Anpilogova, and Minkowski, and set an end date of June 30, 2027.

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Establish Veterans temporary Committee

The commission will vote to create a Veterans Ad Hoc Committee, appoint commissioners, and define its end date.

Vote scheduled Jul 6Comment period has passedJul 6Public Services

What's happening

The commission will vote to create a Veterans Ad Hoc Committee, appoint commissioners, and define its end date.

Why it matters

The committee will focus on supporting veterans connected to Ukraine and related programs.

Who is affected

VeteransCommission membersUkrainian community

How to act

Attend: Join the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street or via Zoom using the link provided.

Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 5:31 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:22 PM PT

Decision update

Approved with amendments

The item “Establish Veterans Ad Hoc Committee” was approved with amendments (Ayes: Madison, Stankovich, Cohen, Anderson, Minkowski, Pandey, Smith, Inala, Anpilogova, Glace; Noes: None).

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Elect officers for 2026-27

The commission will vote to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for the fiscal year 2026‑2027.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Public comment on Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy Commission meeting

Members of the public can submit written comments at the meeting or email them. Comments are shared with the commission for review.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Accept donation of medical supplies over $500

The commission will consider accepting a donation of medical supplies valued above $500 from Vice Chairperson Cohen.

Vote scheduled Jul 6Comment period has passedJul 6Public Services

What's happening

The commission will consider accepting a donation of medical supplies valued above $500 from Vice Chairperson Cohen.
The supplies are intended for humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Why it matters

The donation adds needed resources for aid efforts supporting people in Ukraine.

Who is affected

Ukrainian aid recipientsDonorsCommission members

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.

Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org

Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 5:31 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The commission approved accepting a donation of medical supplies valued over $500 from Vice Chairperson Cohen.

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

County Counsel report on commission bylaws

The Office of County Counsel will present a report about the commission’s bylaws.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Public comment participation instructions

Residents can submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and can speak during the public comment portion after completing a Request to Speak Form. Remote participation is possible via Zoom or telephone.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Announcements: vacancy, reimbursement, and other items

Commission will share announcements including a commission vacancy, reimbursement for family care expenses, and other correspondence.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Committee reports from various temporary Committees

Commission will hear verbal reports from the Educational, Fundraising, Ukrainian Sister-County Relationship, Ukraine Support, 2026 Open World, and Technology Initiative Ad Hoc Committees.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Upcoming Ukrainian Independence Day event discussion

Commissioners will discuss upcoming Ukrainian Independence Day events scheduled for August 23, 2026.

Awaiting official resultJul 6Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Communications Office verbal report to Commission

The Office of Communications and Public Affairs will give a verbal update to the commission.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Proposed future agenda items for commission

Commissioners will suggest topics for future commission meetings.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Review status of standing and ad hoc committees

Commission will discuss the current composition of standing and ad hoc committees and consider appointments of commissioners to those committees.

Under discussionComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Public comment on Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy Commission

Members of the public may submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and may provide spoken comments after completing a Request to Speak Form.

Info onlyComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Appoint Anne Garvey as Emeritus Member

Commission will vote to appoint Anne Garvey as an emeritus member of the commission.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedJul 6Public Services

Jul6Mon

Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy CommissionSanta Clara County

Elect officers for 2026-27

The commission will receive a slate of nominees and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for fiscal year 2026‑2027.

Vote scheduled Jul 6Comment period has passedJul 6Public Services

What's happening

The commission will receive a slate of nominees and elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, and Secretary for fiscal year 2026‑2027.

Why it matters

Elected officers guide the commission’s activities and decisions for the coming year.

Who is affected

Commission membersCommunity partners

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.

Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org

Submit comment: Submit written comments by email or at the meeting; spoken comments require a Request to Speak Form before the public comment period.

Jul 6, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 1, 2026, 6:45 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:30 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The item “Elect officers for FY 2026‑2027” was approved (Ayes: Madison, Stankovich, Cohen, Anderson, Minkowski, Pandey, Smith, Inala, Anpilogova, Glace; Noes: None).

Decided Jul 6, 2026.

Jul2Thu

Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Sister-County CommissionSanta Clara County

Cancellation of Sister-County Commission meeting

The regular meeting of the Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy, Sister-County Commission scheduled for Jul 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM has been cancelled.

Meeting canceledJul 2Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul2Thu

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Vote on prior meeting minutes

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.

Routine approvalJul 2Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting.

Why it matters

Officially recording past decisions ensures transparency and accountability.

Who is affected

Committee membersPublic

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.

Jul 2, 2026, 3:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: low

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 5:40 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:25 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting.

Decided Jul 2, 2026.

Jul2Thu

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Adjournment with ADA accommodation instructions for public awareness committee meeting

The meeting will adjourn, ending official business.

Routine approvalJul 2Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul2Thu

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Identify items for future agendas

The committee will propose topics to be considered at future meetings.

Info onlyJul 2Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul2Thu

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Public comment for items not on agenda

The committee will accept public comments on topics not listed on the agenda.

Info onlyJul 2Public ServicesNo comment option listed

Jul2Thu

Child Abuse Prevention CouncilSanta Clara County

Discuss committee business updates

The committee will discuss updates on healthy relationships videos, community worker and DFCS, website traffic, and ICAC coalition.

Vote scheduled Jul 2Jul 2Public ServicesNo comment option listed

What's happening

The committee will discuss updates on healthy relationships videos, community worker and DFCS, website traffic, and ICAC coalition.
These topics are presented for information and possible approval.

Why it matters

Updates affect how the council educates the public and coordinates with partners on child safety.

Who is affected

ParentsYouthCommunity organizations

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.

Jul 2, 2026, 3:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Aug 17, 2026, 5:40 AM PTUpdated Oct 12, 2026, 1:25 PM PT

Decision update

Committee motion passed

The committee voted to duplicate the Healthy Relationships campaign page and transfer its administration to the county.

Decided Jul 2, 2026.

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Public Services

Vote on up to $314.80 for packing and shipping medical supplies to Ukraine

Approved

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

Approved

Establish Friends of Ukraine temporary Committee

Approved

Establish Veterans temporary Committee

Approved with amendments

Elect officers for 2026-27

Public comment on Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy Commission meeting

Accept donation of medical supplies over $500

Approved

County Counsel report on commission bylaws

Public comment participation instructions

Announcements: vacancy, reimbursement, and other items

Committee reports from various temporary Committees

Upcoming Ukrainian Independence Day event discussion

Communications Office verbal report to Commission

Proposed future agenda items for commission

Review status of standing and ad hoc committees

Public comment on Ukraine Citizen Diplomacy Commission

Appoint Anne Garvey as Emeritus Member

Elect officers for 2026-27

Approved

Cancellation of Sister-County Commission meeting

Vote on prior meeting minutes

Committee motion passed

Adjournment with ADA accommodation instructions for public awareness committee meeting

Identify items for future agendas

Public comment for items not on agenda

Discuss committee business updates

Committee motion passed