Domestic Violence CouncilSanta Clara County
Cancellation of Domestic Violence Council Special Meeting
The scheduled special meeting was cancelled.
Meeting canceledJul 10Public SafetyNo comment option listed
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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
The scheduled special meeting was cancelled.
The committee opened a public comment period for any topics that were not listed on the agenda. Residents could speak up during the meeting to share concerns or suggestions.
The meeting includes a time for community members to speak about any child‑abuse‑prevention issues that are not listed on the agenda. Anyone can address the committee during this portion.
The meeting includes a time for members of the public to share comments on any topic that is not listed on the agenda.
Council members will be appointed to standing committees such as Allocation, Disproportionality, Interagency Collaboration, Membership, Public Awareness, Symposium, and Nominations Ad Hoc.
What's happening
Why it matters
Committee appointments determine who will develop policies and programs that affect child abuse prevention services.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person or via Zoom.
Email: bnc@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The Council approved the appointment of Emeritus Member Blake to the Allocations Committee and Councilmember Ramos‑Allen to both the Interagency Collaboration Committee and the Symposium Committee.
Decided Jul 10, 2026.
The council will vote to elect committee officers, a treasurer, and vice chairpersons for programs and administration.
There are three open seats on the council. Applications can be submitted online through the county’s board and commission website.
Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition will give a verbal report.
Council members will vote to elect committee officers, a treasurer, and vice chairpersons for the upcoming fiscal year.
Council will vote to appoint members to its standing committees.
Members of the public can submit written comments at the meeting or by email, and can speak live in person or via Zoom. The council will read written comments and allow speakers to address the council in turn.
A first‑offense illegal fireworks discharge will be punishable as an infraction with a fine of $125 to $250.
What's happening
Why it matters
Stronger penalties aim to deter unsafe fireworks use and protect public safety.
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 committee voted to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Police Code to impose fines and possible jail time for prohibited fireworks discharges.
Decided Jul 9, 2026.
An ordinance seeks to repeal several Health Code prohibitions, including transporting bread in open baskets, selling unsterilized rags for industrial cleaning, and operating a laundry for sterilizing rags without a permit. The item has been assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
An ordinance would amend the Police Code to set fines of $125‑$250 for a first offense and $250‑$750 plus possible jail time for repeat offenses within five years. The item has been assigned under the 30‑day rule and referred to the department.
The committee will review an amendment to the Police Code that sets penalties for the prohibited discharge of fireworks: a first offense as an infraction with a $125‑$250 fine, and subsequent offenses as misdemeanors with $250‑$750 fines and possible jail time.
The committee approved the Health Service System plans and set contribution rates for calendar year 2027, which require a three‑fourths vote of the Board of Supervisors to become law.
An ordinance approves the City’s Health Service System plans and sets contribution rates for calendar year 2027, requiring a three‑fourths vote of the Board of Supervisors.
Members will vote to approve the list of committee members for the upcoming fiscal year.
Residents can speak about any issue not listed in the agenda. The meeting allows a short time for oral comments.
The committee will open a time for public comments on topics that were not listed on the agenda. Anyone who wants to raise an issue can speak during this portion of the meeting.
Committee reported no new updates on the ad hoc wildfire ordinance.
The Town and Fire District will present reports and discuss them.
CAL Fire presented a 20‑minute briefing on current fire conditions.
Staff presented an end‑user evaluation of the OWTRD remote smoke sensor system.