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Roads, bike lanes, parking, transit, traffic safety, and how people move around town.
The council will consider a resident petition to rename Lee Street to Tubman Street, with options to rename or refer to the Historical Commission.
The Council will adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract Bockmon & Woody Electric to complete the Maintenance Yard EV Chargers Project for up to $363,220, with a 15% contingency, total not to exceed $417,703.
The council will vote to approve the draft responses to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury reports on pothole damage and BART Phase II oversight.
Council will adopt a resolution to award the construction contract for the Maintenance Yard EV Chargers Project.
Council will hold a public hearing on a resident petition to rename Lee Street to Tubman Street.
What's happening
Why it matters
Changing the street name affects addresses, navigation, and honors a historical figure.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the meeting in person at Los Altos City Hall or join via Zoom.
Email: publiccomment@losaltosca.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comments by email before the meeting or in person at the meeting.
Decision update
The City Council voted unanimously to rename Lee Street to Tubman Street, and the rename is approved.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Staff provided a progress report on the Grand Boulevard Initiative, which aims to improve safety and multimodal travel along El Camino Real.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
Councilmember Schmidt submitted a request form for a future agenda topic.
Board members will recess to a closed session to examine complaints about County vehicle accidents with damages over $1,000.
The Board will receive a report from the Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee covering sidewalks, circulation, the Fortini Property Site Plan, support for the Connect Bay Area Act, wildfire detection, agricultural economic development, and farmworker housing.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. NS-1000.76 establishing a 25 mph speed limit on the County‑maintained segment of Page Mill Road between 0.78 mi north and 0.54 mi south of Moody Road.
The Board will adopt the administration’s written response to the Grand Jury’s final report on VTA’s management of BART Silicon Valley Phase II.
What's happening
Why it matters
Responding fulfills a legal requirement under California Penal Code and demonstrates county oversight of the VTA BART project.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join remotely via the Zoom link provided.
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments following the public comment instructions posted online.
Decision update
The item “Adopt response to Grand Jury report on VTA BART Phase II” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will adopt the county’s written response to the Grand Jury’s final report on improving pothole damage claim processes.
What's happening
Why it matters
Ensures the county complies with the law and improves how residents can claim pothole damage, potentially speeding up compensation.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend the Board of Supervisors meeting in person at 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, or join via Zoom at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/89640660442
Email: Not listed in the source document.
Submit comment: Submit written comments according to the Public Comment Instructions posted on the Board’s website; no deadline listed.
Decision update
The item “Adopt response to Grand Jury pothole claims report” was approved unanimously (Ayes: Arenas, Duong, Lee, Ellenberg, Abe-Koga; Noes: None).
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board adopted a resolution supporting Caltrans to install No Parking signs on SR‑192 (East Valley Road, Montecito and Foothill Road/Casitas Pass, Carpinteria).
What's happening
Why it matters
No‑Parking signs will improve traffic safety and flow on the highway.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in-person or via Zoom to observe the meeting.
Email: sbcob@countyofsb.org
Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.
Decision update
The item “Support Caltrans No‑Parking signs on State Route 192” passed.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board authorized an agreement with Harris Miller Miller & Hanson for aviation technical support at San Francisco International Airport/Community Roundtable.
What's happening
Why it matters
Provides needed expertise to keep airport operations and community outreach safe and efficient.
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 approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Harris Miller Miller & Hanson for aviation technical support services for the SFO Community Roundtable, up to $450,000, for July 1 2026 through June 30 2029.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board will adopt plans and specifications for the road oil application in the 2026 Chip Seal Road Maintenance Project.
What's happening
Why it matters
It funds road maintenance that keeps streets safe and smooth for drivers and residents.
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 approved a resolution adopting plans for the Road Oil Application for the 2026 Chip Seal project, authorizing a $1,485,800 agreement with Pavement Coatings Co., and allowing the Public Works Director to issue change orders up to $148,580 and additional payments up to $1,634,380.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The Board approved a resolution authorizing a fourth amendment to the agreement with Edenred Benefits LLC, extending the employee commuter benefits program through Dec 31 2027 and increasing the funding ceiling by $1,738,371 to a total not to exceed $10,888,371.
What's happening
Why it matters
The expanded program helps county employees afford public transit or other commuting options, reducing traffic congestion and emissions.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796 (Webinar ID 821 4731 3796).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the agenda item number to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 24 2026.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution authorizing a fourth amendment to the Edenred Benefits agreement, extending the commuter benefits program through Dec 31 2027 and increasing the amount to $10,888,371.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board approved Ayden’s Ordinance amending Chapter 7.80 to add provisions for electric micromobility devices.
What's happening
Why it matters
Sets safety and usage rules for e‑scooters and similar devices on county roads.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments indicating the specific agenda item.
Decision update
The Board approved an ordinance amending Chapter 7.80 to add provisions for electric micromobility devices and waived the full reading of the ordinance.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Board will adopt a resolution to vacate the alley way located between Lots 13 and 14, Block 704, Highlands of Emerald Lake Subdivision.
What's happening
Why it matters
Vacating the alley clears the title, allowing the property owners to develop or use the land without the alley restriction.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796 (Webinar ID 821 4731 3796).
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email written comments referencing agenda item 27 to boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 24 2026.
Decision update
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the summary vacation of an alley between Lots 13‑14 in the Highlands of Emerald Lake subdivision and directing the Clerk to record the vacation without acknowledgment.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
The board will adopt an ordinance that sets the speed limit to 15 mph on eastbound Bay Road between Sixth Avenue and Haven Avenue when children are present.
What's happening
Why it matters
A lower speed limit improves safety for children walking or playing near Bay Road.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: In-person at 500 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City, or via Zoom at https://smcgov.zoom.us/j/82147313796
Email: boardfeedback@smcgov.org
Submit comment: Email boardfeedback@smcgov.org by 5:00 p.m. on August 24, 2026, indicating the agenda item.
Decision update
The Board adopted an ordinance amending the speed limit to 15 mph on eastbound Bay Road between Sixth Avenue and Haven Avenue while children are present, and waived the full reading of the ordinance.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Approve and authorize the Chair to execute the Orcutt and Tanglewood Transit Stop Furniture Improvements Cooperative Agreement with the City of Santa Maria.
What's happening
Why it matters
New benches and shelters will make bus stops safer and more comfortable for riders in Orcutt and Tanglewood.
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 “Transit stop furniture improvements in Orcutt and Tanglewood” passed.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.
Committee will discuss signage options for De Anza Trail, Byrne Preserve, and Rhus Ridge Road.
Staff provided an audit of pathway data for GIS.
The City Council will approve and authorize the City Manager to sign 14 on‑call service agreements for engineering and transportation projects.
