Public Services

What's happening

• The board will consider approving its work plan for FY July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
• The board will also approve a summary of accomplishments for FY 2025-2026 to be forwarded to the Clerk and then to the Board of Supervisors.

Why it matters

It sets priorities and actions for addressing race and health disparities in the county for the next year and reports past progress, influencing future policies and resources.

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What's happening

• The committee will review and approve the minutes from the April 1, 2026 meeting.

Why it matters

Approving minutes finalizes the record of past decisions and ensures transparency.

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What's happening

• Board receives a report from County Counsel about legal issues discussed in the June 1, 2026 closed session.

Why it matters

The report informs supervisors about legal matters that could affect county policies and services.

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What's happening

• Board will approve the minutes from the May 11‑19, 2026 Budget Workshops.
• Board will approve the minutes from the May 18‑19, 2026 Regular Meetings.

Why it matters

Approving minutes finalizes the official record of past meetings.

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• The board is asked to approve a second amendment to the legal services agreement with the County of Santa Clara.
• The amendment increases the maximum contract amount by $550,000, raising it from $1,075,000 to $1,625,000.
• It also extends the agreement for a 12-month period through June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

The higher contract amount and longer term will affect county funding and the availability of legal services for residents.

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• The board will approve an agreement for telephone answering and dispatch services.
• The contract is limited to a maximum spend of $15,000 and covers July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031.

Why it matters

Securing telephone dispatch services ensures emergency call handling continuity, affecting public safety and residents.

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• The board will consider a second amendment to the legal services agreement setting attorney rates at $327 per hour and paralegal rates at $157 per hour.
• The amendment also extends the agreement through June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Changing hourly rates and extending the agreement secures legal representation costs for the county, affecting budget and services.

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• The board will adopt commendations honoring local groups, veterans, and community leaders.
• The board will adopt proclamations designating June 2026 as World Refugee Awareness Month, Pride Month, and Children’s Day.

Why it matters

Recognizing these groups highlights community contributions and promotes inclusion, cultural heritage, and public safety awareness.

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• Board will approve multiple appointments and reappointments to county Boards and Commissions.
• Includes appointment of Vanessa Grijalva to the Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections.

Why it matters

These bodies influence county policies and services that affect residents.

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• The Board will consider recommendations for replacing Air Handler Units 3 & 5 at Valley Health Center.
• The County Executive may be authorized to make clarifications, minor changes, and issue addenda to the contract documents.

Why it matters

Upgrading the air handling units improves indoor air quality and reliability of critical health‑care facilities.

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What's happening

• Board will adopt Salary Ordinance No. NS‑5.26.67 to add two unclassified Community Outreach Specialist positions in the Probation Department.
• The positions are authorized to expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 30 2027.

Why it matters

These specialists will enhance outreach and support for individuals under probation supervision.

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What's happening

• The board will receive a report on independent oversight of the Behavioral Health Pavilion construction.
• The board may direct the Management Audit Division to stop its construction oversight effective August 31 2026.

Why it matters

Oversight decisions affect the timeline, cost, and quality of a major health‑facility project serving the community.

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• The board will adopt an ordinance that deletes one Project Manager position and adds a Social Services Program Manager II or I position in the Social Services Agency.

Why it matters

Changing staff positions alters the county’s payroll and impacts how social services are managed.

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