Anti-Terrorism Approval AuthoritySanta Clara County
2022 State Homeland Security Grant update
The grant award was $1,882,403.
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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The grant award was $1,882,403.
The grant award is $1,664,434, with $320,000 already expended and reimbursed.
The Authority’s allocation is $1,852,295, reduced to $1,796,726 after Santa Clara County foregoes its share. Performance period runs 9/1/2025 – 6/30/2028. Funding must meet national priority areas such as soft targets, cybersecurity, election security, and border response.
Ad hoc committee discussed easement language for fire mitigation.
The council will adopt a resolution appropriating funds needed for annexation into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Council will allocate money to join the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Council will adopt a resolution appropriating money to join the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Council will adopt a resolution appropriating funds for annexation into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
The council will adopt a resolution appropriating funds to support the city's annexation into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District.
Council will adopt a resolution appropriating funds to join the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District. This action will allocate budget for fire services.
The commission will receive a report from the Care Committee about its priority setting and resource allocation policy.
The commission will receive a report relating to the California Planning Group meetings.
The commission will receive a report from the Public Health Department’s Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Program on priority setting and resource allocation for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program for Grant Year 2027.
Received and filed the 2025 annual report prepared by California Forensic Medical Group for jail healthcare services.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides oversight of medical care for inmates and ensures compliance with health standards.
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 item “File 2025 Healthcare Services Report for Sheriff’s Jail” passed.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The Fire Department was authorized to accept five thermal drone devices valued at $49,994.07 from The Gary Sinise Foundation and Amazon.
What's happening
Why it matters
The drones will improve fire‑fighting capabilities and safety for the department and the public.
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 item “Authorize Fire Department to Accept Thermal Drone Donation” passed.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
Authorized the Sheriff’s Office to accept a cash donation of $39,562.50 for a one‑year Comms Coach subscription used in the Public Safety Dispatch Center.
What's happening
Why it matters
Improves quality assurance in emergency communications, enhancing public safety for the community.
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 item “Accept $39,562.50 Donation for Dispatch Center Software” passed.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
Brian Fallon was appointed as the Fire Chief representative to the Emergency Medical Care Committee, replacing a retiring member.
What's happening
Why it matters
The committee coordinates emergency medical services, so the appointment helps maintain continuity of oversight.
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 item “Appointment of Brian Fallon to Emergency Medical Care Committee” passed.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The Board withdrew the recommendation to approve a DSH authorizing resolution and memorandum of agreement for Good Samaritan Shelter’s Life House II project.
What's happening
Why it matters
The agreement would have let the county submit a funding request for an IST diversion program that provides housing and services for individuals with serious mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board meeting in person or via livestream.
Email: Submit comments to sbcob@countyofsb.org by 5:00 PM the day before the meeting.
Submit comment: Email your comment to sbcob@countyofsb.org.
Decision update
The item “Good Samaritan Shelter Life House II agreement – withdrawn” was withdrawn from the agenda.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution naming the week of July 19‑25, 2026 as Probation and Pretrial Services Week.
What's happening
Why it matters
Raises public awareness of probation and pretrial services and supports community understanding of the criminal‑justice system.
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 item “Proclamation of Probation and Pretrial Services Week” was adopted.
Decided Jul 14, 2026.
The commission examined exterior‑lighting standards to limit glare and light pollution.
The commission will hear a presentation on updating the Safety and Noise Element of the city’s 2035 General Plan. Staff recommends the council adopt the update, noting it is exempt from CEQA.
City staff will meet with labor negotiators from the San Mateo County Firefighters International Association of Firefighters Local 2400.
A closed‑session meeting will be held to discuss labor negotiations with the San Mateo County Firefighters and International Association of Firefighters Local 2400.
The Fire and Public Works Codes will be amended to waive application review and processing fees for permits that address violations under the Building Inspection’s Internal Quality Control Audit Amnesty Program.