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Utilities, public works, permits, libraries, maintenance, and everyday local government operations.
Board will receive a verbal report on Behavioral Health Services Act community program planning activities from Anne Baumgarten.
Board will receive the California Behavioral Health Planning Council report from Dave Cortright.
Board will propose items to add to the BHB Bulletin Board, including success stories, events, and celebrations.
The board will hear remarks from the Commission President.
Commission members will share future agenda items.
The board will consider any amendments or changes to the meeting agenda.
Residents can speak now about any topic not on the agenda.
The Board will consider the operational report from the HRSA Project Director.
What's happening
Why it matters
It shows how grant funds are being used to support health services for homeless residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom link provided.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org or deliver them at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Approve Valley Homeless Healthcare budget update” was approved (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee; Noes: None).
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Board will review recommendations from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations about state and federal advocacy.
What's happening
Why it matters
The recommendations guide how the county engages with state and federal policies, which can affect funding, regulations, and services for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street or join via the Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments by emailing BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org or delivering them at the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Review state and federal advocacy recommendations” was approved with amendments unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Employee Services Agency will present its vacancy status reporting requirements.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding vacancy reporting helps ensure transparency and efficient staffing of county services, affecting employees and taxpayers.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/82116416405
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on vacancy status reporting requirements” was motion failed.
Decided May 19, 2026.
The Board will announce an adjournment in memory of former Palo Alto Mayor Mike Cobb.
The board will present certificates of appreciation to ten county employees for May 2026.
Board will adopt multiple proclamations recognizing heritage months, EMS week, and other observances.
What's happening
Why it matters
These recognitions highlight community contributions and raise awareness of cultural and service events.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting to observe the adoption.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a series of proclamations—including Eritrean Independence Day, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Internal Audit Awareness Month, Emergency Medical Services Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, Resource Parent Appreciation Month, Family Reunification Day, and Older Americans Month—and a commendation honoring Gene and George Guglielmo and their family.
Decided May 18, 2026.
The board will reconvene into an open session no earlier than 4:00 p.m.
Residents may address the Board on any matter not on the agenda.
Board will meet in closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits involving the county.
The meeting will adjourn and reconvene on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Chambers.
A presentation will be given about 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
The board will present a commendation for the Guglielmo family and other individuals.
The public may address the committee on topics not on the agenda by completing a Request to Speak Form.
The committee will reconvene on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Committee members will suggest topics for upcoming meetings.
The board will vote to approve the minutes from the April 20, 2026 Cultural Competency Advisory Committee meeting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Approving minutes officially records the committee’s past discussions and decisions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at Downtown Mental Health Center - Wisteria Room
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve April 20, 2026 committee minutes” was approved (Ayes: Cortright, Tran, Miles ABSENT: Rubio   Noes: None).
Decided May 18, 2026.
The director will provide updates on substance use disorder services within the Behavioral Health Services Department.
