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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Council will consider amending the professional services agreement for the Biodiversity and Urban Forest Plan.
A public hearing will be held on the contract.
The City Council would authorize the city manager to sign a license agreement with West Bay Sanitary District for installing pipelines at the Bayfront Recycled Water Facility at 1700 Marsh Rd in Bedwell Bayfront Park.
The City Council is asked to authorize the city manager to sign a three‑year maintenance agreement with Medallion Landscape Management for median and right‑of‑way landscaping services.
The committee will prioritize updates to the Wildlife Corridors/Fence Ordinance to prohibit wood in Zone 0.
The committee will consider approval of the minutes from the September 8, 2026 Environmental Design and Protection Committee meeting.
The committee will discuss and vote on updates to the fence ordinance that support the Objective Design Standards in the Housing Element.
The committee will present an overview of the 2026 Halloween Festival.
All county campgrounds remain open and reservations are recommended.
The Commission will receive the FY2026 annual report for interpretive and outdoor recreation programs.
The commission will receive the 2025 annual report from the Parks and Recreation Department’s Park Ranger Operations Division.
Commissioners serving as liaisons to the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and the City of San Jose Parks and Recreation Commission will present verbal updates.
The Commission will receive the Master Plan Update report.
Representatives from Open Space Authority, Youth Science Institute, Friends of Santa Teresa County Park, New Almaden Quicksilver County Park Association, and Santa Clara Valley Water District will give verbal updates.
The committee will accept proposed amendments to the FY 2026‑2027 Countywide Solid Waste Services Workplan that reallocate existing resources.
The committee will consider approving the October 9‑10, 2026 Technical Advisory Committee meeting minutes.
Committee reviewed reports of illegal dumping in Baywinds Park.
Director reported on community center rental schedule and new partner programs.
Staff presented the annual Canada Goose Management report.
A 20‑minute review of county and town roadside vegetation codes will be presented.
Subcommittee members will present reports and discuss emergency preparedness topics.
A brief 1‑minute update on medical and environmental health issues will be presented.
Council will receive an informational presentation on the design‑phase status of the City’s SAFER Bay Project.
City Council will vote to approve an $86,528 increase to the design contract, raising the not‑to‑exceed amount to $443,794.80.
