Board of SupervisorsSanta Clara County
Grant $5,000 to Valley Verde
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Valley Verde for the Shared Garden Program.
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Valley Verde for the Shared Garden Program.
The board will approve a $5,000 grant to the Santa Clara Climate Resilience Fund.
What's happening
Why it matters
Builds local capacity to address climate impacts and supports resilient projects.
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 “Grant to Santa Clara Climate Resilience Fund” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
Board will approve a $5,000 grant to India Heritage Foundation.
What's happening
Why it matters
Creates a community garden that promotes sustainable food production and environmental education.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom link provided in the agenda.
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant to India Heritage Foundation urban garden” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $25,000 grant to BLOOM USA for delivering fresh, culturally appropriate meals to low‑income and disabled seniors in Santa Clara County.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures seniors receive nutritious meals that respect cultural preferences, improving health and quality of life.
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 at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $25,000 to BLOOM USA” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Berryessa Valley Church for community outreach, food distribution, and food recovery programs.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides food assistance and outreach to residents in need, helping reduce hunger in the community.
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 at the meeting or email to BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The item “Grant $5,000 to Berryessa Valley Church” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided May 13, 2026.
Planting and fencing at Byrne Preserve for Matadero Creek mitigation.
Planning presented information on 12778 Maria Lane.
The council will adopt a resolution to buy an E-Transit van for the irrigation crew and a dump‑bed truck for general park material transport. These vehicles will be added to the city’s park maintenance fleet.
A presentation on playground inspections and safety was given.
Director provides an update on Parks and Recreation Department activities.
Committee will exchange information about Assembly Bill 2559 and its timelines for construction and demolition deposit refunds.
CalRecycle and Santa Clara County will present overviews of their recycling and disposal reporting systems.
City of Sunnyvale will share progress on automating waste management plan reviews.
Members of the public may address the committee for up to three minutes.
The Board adopted a resolution recognizing the importance of biodiversity.
What's happening
Why it matters
Highlights the county’s commitment to protecting ecosystems and can guide future environmental policies.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board adopted a resolution recognizing the importance of biodiversity. The adoption is final.
Decided May 12, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract No. 25AGP-00009 for 132.89 acres near Santa Maria.
What's happening
Why it matters
The contract secures replacement agricultural land, preserving farmland and open space while maintaining the county’s agricultural preserve goals.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Not listed in the source document.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Board passed a motion creating Agricultural Preserve Replacement Contract 25AGP‑00009 for 132.89 acres, authorizing its execution and recordation, and approved the CEQA exemption. The motion is final.
Decided May 12, 2026.
Council will approve a purchase agreement for one Vac-Con dual‑engine jet/vacuum sewer cleaner costing $741,501.
Join our open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.
Join the open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.
Commission members participated in a facilitated workshop to set priorities and start a 18‑month work plan.
The Parks Department presented updates on several projects, including $950,000 grant funding for slide stabilization at Don Horsley County Park, progress on the Realize Flood Park playground, and work on the San Bruno Mountain Day Use Improvement Project.
Commission members will note several subjects for upcoming meetings, including county priorities, DEI initiatives, partner presentations, sustainability actions, and active transportation surveys.
The Parks Foundation presented its latest report to the commission.
The Commission will receive a presentation about the 2026 summer recreation camps, programs, and events.