Sustainability CommissionSanta Clara County
Report on alternatives to artificial turf
Commission received a report discussing options to replace artificial turf.
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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
Commission received a report discussing options to replace artificial turf.
The commission will receive a verbal report from the Office of Sustainability and Resilience.
The commission will receive a verbal report on updates to the Urban Forestry Master Plan.
The Office of Sustainability and Resilience will present the 2025 Annual Sustainability Report.
Commission will receive a report about alternatives to artificial turf. The presentation will be verbal.
The meeting scheduled for Jul 9, 2026 at 1:30 PM was cancelled. No further details were provided in the source document.
The meeting was cancelled; no discussion will take place.
The Board encourages bicycles, carpooling, and hybrid vehicles for travel to the hearing. VTA bus lines 61, 62, 66, 181 and Light Rail serve the County Government Center, and bike racks are available at James McEntee, Sr. Plaza.
The commission opened a public hearing to receive testimony about Stanford’s compliance with its 2000 General Use Permit.
Commission will receive an overview of the May 4, 2026 Policy, Scope and Budget Workshop and consider a vote to approve the recommended policy changes, scope adjustments, and budget stabilization measures.
Staff will present an overview of Los Angeles County’s draft Household Hazardous Waste Extended Producer Responsibility Ordinance and discuss possible collaboration.
The Technical Advisory Group will examine the current Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and pesticide use ordinance and provide updates on the approved pesticide list. The meeting also includes a discussion of the TAG’s role in guiding pest management practices.
The scheduled meeting of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission's TAC Zero Waste Subcommittee on Jun 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM has been cancelled. No further details or rescheduling information were provided in the source.
Members of the public may address the committee for up to three minutes.
Board will hold a public hearing to consider buying a parcel at 21300 Almaden Road for a public park.
What's happening
Why it matters
Acquiring the land creates new park space for community recreation.
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/84731766423
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public hearing, either in person or via the remote video conference link.
Decision update
The item “Public hearing on purchase of 21300 Almaden Road park land” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The Board will approve a referral to County Counsel to examine land‑use rules for agrivoltaic projects.
What's happening
Why it matters
Clarifying regulations and reimbursement can enable renewable‑energy projects while protecting agricultural land.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/84731766423
Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.
Submit comment: Follow the public‑comment instructions on the agenda page; comments can be given during the meeting.
Decision update
The item “Referral to study solar agrivoltaics on large farms” was approved with amendments unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Jun 23, 2026.
The subcommittee will continue discussion to update a countywide hazardous waste outreach toolkit.
The subcommittee will accept survey results for Question 4 on perception and Questions 5 and 31 on drivers and barriers.
The subcommittee will exchange information on safety education outreach for individuals experiencing homelessness who shelter in dumpsters and refuse enclosure sites.
The subcommittee will exchange information on funding outreach programs without CalRecycle grants.
The commission will receive a report on the beneficial reuse of excavated material in a tidal marsh restoration project.
Commission will receive a report on using excavated material for tidal marsh restoration and consider any recommendations.
Committee discussed ways to improve the AIDS Grove.
The commission will receive a verbal report about a Title 14 CFR Part 16 complaint filed against the County.