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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Staff gave an update on the status of the Olive Street and Middle Avenue intersection improvements and the relocation of planters in the Nealon Park parking lot.
The Environmental Commission meeting that was to be held on May 13, 2026 at the Los Altos Community Center has been cancelled. No new meeting date was provided in the agenda notice.
Representatives from LAH, Foothill, Hidden Villa, and LAHCF will provide a status update.
Committee member Ameesh Divatia will discuss plans for the Town Picnic.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 410 to provide a $10,000 grant to Valley Verde.
Board is approving a $500 grant to the San Jose Garden Club.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 352 to provide a $40,000 grant to Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores en California.
The board will approve a $3,750 grant to Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 335 to provide a $5,000 grant to the Tenacious Group.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 336 to provide a $5,000 grant to The Trash Punx.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 338 to provide a $7,500 grant to Valley Verde.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 339 to provide a $20,000 grant to Veggielution.
The Board will approve a $10,000 grant to Our City Forest.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Neighborhood Hands for homeless outreach and community‑based park cleanup programs.
The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Keep Coyote Creek Beautiful.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Friends of Deer Hollow Farm for environmental education classes for District Two students.
Board will approve a $50,000 grant to the City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department.
Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Welch Park Neighborhood Association.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Building Skills Partnership.
The board will consider approving a grant of $20,000 to Our City Forest.
Board will approve a grant of $2,500 to the Willow Rose Arts Foundation.
Board will approve a $50,000 grant to Hakone Foundation for replacement of landscape lighting.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improved lighting enhances safety and aesthetics in public spaces.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83415624589
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The item “Approve grant to Hakone Foundation $50,000” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 157 to provide an $8,000 grant.
Board will approve a $10,000 grant to History San Jose for restoration of the Sakauye Farmhouse.
