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Parks, waterfronts, climate work, trees, open space, and environmental protections.
The board will consider eight first‑amendment proposals to grazing licenses for cattle grazing in several county parks.
The commission will hold a public hearing on a land use application for a 54.59‑acre Vipassana meditation retreat.
The subcommittee will accept the updated survey results covering waste reduction practices and sorting knowledge.
The subcommittee will accept an overview of the Youth Commission Partnership Project.
The commission will receive reports on AI Data Centers and the 21st Century Sacrifice Zone.
Committee will consider acceptance of Countywide Solid Waste Services’ Solid Waste Roundtables Proposal.
The Implementation Committee will accept the 2025‑2026 Annual Report and Self‑Evaluation.
The committee will consider accepting Countywide Solid Waste Services’ Solid Waste Roundtables proposal.
The committee will accept the 2025‑2026 Annual Report and Self‑Evaluation.
The commission will vote to approve a letter asking the City of San Jose to move the AIDS Grove animal statues back to their original location.
The committee will receive member jurisdiction tonnage data variance analyses.
The commission will accept its comments on the Circular Action Alliance’s California Program Plan to comply with SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act.
The Board will direct the Clerk of the Board to open bids for the Phase 2 repair project on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a virtual teleconference link posted at least 72 hours in advance.
What's happening
Why it matters
The project will replace, rehabilitate, and upgrade sanitary sewer infrastructure in east San Jose, improving wastewater service and preventing system failures.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join the virtual teleconference (link posted before the bid opening).
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the Clerk of the Board at (408) 299‑5001 before the meeting, following the public comment instructions.
Decision update
The item “Bid opening for County Sanitation District 2-3 Phase 2 repair” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will adopt a resolution giving the County Executive authority to apply for and manage up to $27.5 million in Transformative Climate Communities grant funds.
The Board will vote to adopt a resolution that affirms support for actions to improve air quality in Santa Clara County.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improving air quality protects public health, especially for vulnerable groups like youth, and helps maintain strong state emissions standards.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Provide comments during the public comment period as outlined in the meeting’s Public Comment Instructions.
Decision update
The item “Adopt Resolution supporting air quality improvements” was adopted unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will approve a drinking water fountain installation service agreement with SAS Plumbing, Inc.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adds drinking water access for fairgrounds visitors, improving health and convenience.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting at 2:00 PM on July 22, 2026.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Approve drinking water fountain installation” was approved (Ayes: Bosworth, Cohen, Mahoney, Ucovich; Noes: None).
Decided Jul 22, 2026.
Commission will approve a letter of support for the animal statues in the AIDS Grove.
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.
The commission will receive a report on the beneficial reuse of excavated material in a tidal marsh restoration project.
The Board will vote to adopt the County Executive’s recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget covers all county departments, special districts and related agencies. This is the main budget approval step before final sign‑off on June 18.
What's happening
Why it matters
Adopting the budget determines how much money each department receives, affecting services like public safety, health, libraries and transportation for residents.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join in person at 70 West Hedding Street or via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/83926444646
Email: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments to the same email before the meeting or use the public comment form at the meeting.
Decision update
The Board of Supervisors adopted unanimously the resolution approving the County of Santa Clara and special districts’ recommended budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027.
Decided Jun 15, 2026.
The commission will consider accepting the business work plan matrices for fiscal years 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027.
What's happening
Why it matters
The work plan guides how the commission allocates resources and prioritizes park projects over the next two years.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person or via the video conference link.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Written comments can be submitted at the meeting or emailed to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The commission approved the Parks and Recreation Commission Business Work Plan Matrices for Fiscal Years 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027.
Decided Jun 3, 2026.
The commission will select a member to serve as liaison on the Upper Stevens Creek Trail Project team.
What's happening
Why it matters
Having a commission liaison ensures county input on trail design and construction, affecting cyclists, pedestrians, and nearby neighborhoods.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Join the meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street or via video conference at the provided Zoom link.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email them to bnc@cob.sccgov.org.
Decision update
The commission approved appointing Chairperson Miller as the liaison to serve on the Upper Stevens Creek Trail Project team.
Decided Jun 3, 2026.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 410 to provide a $10,000 grant to Valley Verde.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 352 to provide a $40,000 grant to Coalición de Pequeños Agricultores en California.
