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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
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.
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.
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.
