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Police, fire, emergency response, disaster planning, and neighborhood safety.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 404 to provide a $20,000 grant to SOMOS Mayfair, Inc.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 332 to provide a $10,000 grant to Stroke Awareness Foundation.
The Board will approve Inventory Item No. 348 to provide a $4,000 grant to Basking Ridge Neighborhood Association.
Board will approve Inventory Item No. 314 providing a $5,000 grant to San José Neighborhood Community Emergency Response Teams.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Japantown Community Congress.
The board will approve a $10,000 grant to Justice At Last, Inc.
Board will approve a one‑time sponsorship of $7,865 to Center for Training and Careers, Inc., dba ConXion.
Board will approve a $12,500 grant to Collaborating Agencies' Disaster Relief Effort.
The board will consider approving a grant of $5,000 to San Jose Neighborhood Community Emergency Response Teams.
Board will approve a grant of $2,500 to the Willow Rose Arts Foundation.
Staff presented an overview of public safety conditions and asked the council to set priorities for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The discussion covered staffing, recruitment, training, data‑driven crime prevention, and technology investments.
The Board authorized the Santa Barbara County Fire Department to accept a cash donation of $91,100 from Direct Relief.
What's happening
Why it matters
The funding enables the fire department to buy an all‑wheel‑drive van equipped for unmanned aerial system emergency response, improving public safety capabilities.
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 Direct Relief donation for UAS van” passed.
Decided May 12, 2026.
The Board adopted a resolution recommending the city apply to the California Department of Health Care Services for a license to run a “Wet and Reckless” and “First Offender” DUI program.
What's happening
Why it matters
It would allow the city to start a targeted DUI program for repeat offenders, helping improve road 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 Board passed a motion to adopt a resolution recommending that Zona Seca be granted a license to operate a DUI program and found the action exempt from CEQA. The motion is final.
Decided May 12, 2026.
The City proposes buying six Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $366,488 to replace aging patrol cars.
Receive a report on the Santa Clara County Local Roadway Safety Plan.
Committee members will discuss and plan the upcoming June Lived Experience Retreat.
The meeting will accept public comments on topics not listed on the agenda.
Commission members will note several subjects for upcoming meetings, including county priorities, DEI initiatives, partner presentations, sustainability actions, and active transportation surveys.
The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council regular meeting on May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM has been cancelled.
Staff presented the draft Anti-displacement Plan and asked the Housing Commission to review it and recommend approval to the City Council. The plan includes strategies such as rental assistance, legal assistance, expanded just‑cause eviction protections, and a tenant anti‑harassment ordinance.
What's happening
Why it matters
If approved, the plan will add stronger tenant protections and support programs that can help prevent evictions and keep residents in their homes, especially in the Belle Haven neighborhood.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Belle Haven Community Campus, Event Room or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 865 4847 4804).
Email: Email the city clerk at jaherren@menlopark.gov for comments or questions.
Submit comment: Submit written comments by the public‑comment deadline (deadline not listed).
Decision update
The item “Review and recommend approval of the City of Menlo Park Anti-displacement Plan” passed (5–0–1).
Decided May 6, 2026.
The board will consider several appeals that are flagged for non‑compliance with a 441D request.
Committee will receive the annual report.
What's happening
Why it matters
The report reviews correction and law enforcement activities that affect community safety.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Board of Supervisors Chambers or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/87855618764
Email: CCLEM@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to CCLEM@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee approved the OCLEM annual report and voted to forward a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to adopt its six recommendations and request timely implementation by the Sheriff’s Office.
Decided May 5, 2026.
Committee will receive the Sheriff’s military equipment report.
What's happening
Why it matters
Understanding military equipment use helps ensure public safety and oversight.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at Board of Supervisors Chambers or via video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/87855618764
Email: CCLEM@cob.sccgov.org
Submit comment: Submit written comments at the meeting or email to CCLEM@cob.sccgov.org
Decision update
The Committee approved forwarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to adopt the OCLEM recommendation on off‑cycle equipment approvals, to assess the long‑term effects of OC spray on individuals with mental health issues, and to pause additional military equipment funding allocations.
Decided May 5, 2026.
Committee will hear a verbal update on recent and ongoing activities.
