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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
The commission will consider recommendations related to the Integrated Medicine Implementation Roadmap.
The commission will receive a report on integrating practicing community physicians into the Valley Health and Hospital System.
The commission will receive a report covering the February 18, March 18, and April 15 2026 Health and Hospital Committee meetings.
The agenda lists “West Hedding Street, San Jose” as a consent calendar entry.
The commission will approve its work plan for FY July 1 2026 – June 30 2027.
Meeting will be adjourned.
The commission will receive a verbal report on how artificial intelligence affects mental health.
There are three vacancies on the Commission; applications are available at www.sccgov.org/vacancies.
Commission will discuss and approve forwarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.
Committee will receive the Enterprise Fund financial statements report from Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
Committee will receive a report from Valley Health Plan about its organizational activities, opportunities, and progress.
Committee will approve the proposed policies and procedures for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approved policies guide how the healthcare system operates, affecting patient care quality.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at the provided link.
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them.
Decision update
The committee approved the policies and procedures for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.
Decided May 20, 2026.
Committee will receive reports from the CEO of Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, the Public Health Officer, the Director of Behavioral Health Services, the CEO of Valley Health Plan, and a report on federal and state health policy and budget.
Committee will approve appointments and reappointments of specified medical staff and allied health professionals as listed in the April 23, 2026 Credentials Report.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving staff appointments ensures qualified providers can deliver care at local hospitals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at the provided link.
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them.
Decision update
The committee voted unanimously to approve the appointments, reappointments and privilege actions of specified medical staff and allied health professionals at Santa Clara Valley Healthcare, including the amended credentials report and enterprise radiology privileges.
Decided May 20, 2026.
The committee will consider a consent calendar item for West Hedding Street, San Jose.
The Committee will vote on all Consent Calendar items in one motion.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approves multiple routine items and agenda changes in a single decision, affecting how the committee operates.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or remotely via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89360657856
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments may be submitted at the meeting or by email to hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The committee approved the consent calendar and the changes to the committee agenda.
Decided May 20, 2026.
The committee adjourned the meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Knowing the next meeting date helps residents plan to attend or comment on future decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89360657856
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the email address or at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Adjourn meeting, next meeting June 9, 2026” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Lee, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 20, 2026.
Committee will receive the FY 2026-2027 work plan report from the HIV Commission.
Committee will receive a report on independent oversight of the Behavioral Health Pavilion construction.
What's happening
Why it matters
Stopping oversight could affect how the pavilion is built, impacting community health services and accountability.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at the provided link.
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them.
Decision update
The committee approved forwarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors directing the Management Audit Division to cease construction oversight of the Behavioral Health Pavilion effective August 31, 2026.
Decided May 20, 2026.
Residents may address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.
Committee will receive the FY 2024-2025 annual report and FY 2026-2027 work plan for the Behavioral Health Board.
What's happening
Why it matters
The Behavioral Health Board’s plans guide services for mental health, affecting community support.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at the Board of Supervisors Chambers or join via Zoom at the provided link.
Email: hhcagenda@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them.
Decision update
The committee received the FY 2024‑2025 annual report and FY 2026‑2027 work plan for the Behavioral Health Board and approved forwarding them to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
Decided May 20, 2026.
The board will adjourn to its next regular meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Sequoia Room, 1075 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose.
What's happening
Why it matters
It sets the date, time, and location for the next meeting so residents know when to attend.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the next meeting on June 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. in Sequoia Room, 1075 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Adjourn to next Behavioral Health Board meeting” was approved (Ayes: Pinsky, Baumgarten, Cortright, Cook, DeCou, Loftus, Lou, Prabhu, Rubio, Takahashi ABSENT: Andrade, Abe-Koga, Campbell, Miles, Savage, Tran; Noes: None).
Decided May 20, 2026.
The law prohibits Board action on items not on the agenda unless special circumstances apply.
What's happening
Why it matters
It keeps meetings focused on approved topics and tells the public how off‑agenda issues can be considered later.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the regular meeting at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The board approved the consent calendar and the changes to the Behavioral Health Board meeting agenda for May 20, 2026.
Decided May 20, 2026.
Board will receive reports from the 2026 Heroes Awards Planning and Selection Ad Hoc Committee, the Recruitment Ad Hoc Committee, and the Leadership Nominating Ad Hoc Committee.
What's happening
Why it matters
The reports provide updates on award programs, recruitment efforts, and leadership nominations that support board activities.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Isaac Newton Center Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
Email: bhb@hhs.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not applicable.
Decision update
The board recorded that the Leadership Nominating Ad Hoc Committee reported it is moving through the recruitment process and expects to present a slate of candidates in June 2026.
Decided May 20, 2026.
