Santa Clara County public meetings in 2022
46 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
The commission unanimously approved the proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, forwarding a favorable recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. They also approved the commission's work plan for FY 2022-2023 and accomplishments for FY 2021-2022. All other agenda items were informational or procedural, including liaison reports and a consent calendar item to continue remote meetings.
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Work Plan and FY 2021-2022 Accomplishments (unanimous)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings to continue remote meetings (unanimous)
- Accepted Business Workplan Matrix (unanimous)
Youth Task Force Regular Meeting
The Youth Task Force is meeting to establish its operational framework for the year. The body will decide on a meeting calendar, elect officers, and discuss priority issue areas and a FY22 workplan.
- Presentation from District 4 on Children’s Roadmap to Recovery
- Approval of 2022 Youth Task Force meeting calendar
- Election of Youth Task Force Officers
- Discussion of priority issue areas
- Discussion of FY22 Workplan creation
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections Regular Meeting
The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings due to the state of emergency, and approved the minutes from the January 4, 2022 meeting. The commission received reports on voting equipment, the Ballot DISCLOSE Act, voter fraud procedures, and ranked choice voting status, but took no other formal actions.
- Accepted remote meeting extension (5-0)
- Approved January 4, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Airports Commission Regular Meeting
The commission accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings that remote meetings should continue due to the state of emergency (5-1), and approved the December 7, 2021 minutes as amended to reflect Commissioner Carr's 'no' vote on a prior item. Reports were received on the Reid-Hillview lead study, lease renewals, fuel availability, airport plans, and CAAPSO, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings for continued remote meetings (5-1)
- Approved December 7, 2021 minutes as amended (4-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two appeals. These include a request to approve a grading abatement for a nursery-wholesale use and a dispute over access road standards for fire safety regulations.
- Final action on grading abatement appeal for 626 San Bruno Avenue, Morgan Hill
- Appeal of access road standards in State SRA/VHFHSZ Fire Safe Regulations for 0 Higuera Highland Lane, San José
- Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 626 San Bruno Avenue project
- Acceptance of Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued state of emergency for remote meetings
The Commission approved a grading abatement application appeal for 626 San Bruno Avenue in Morgan Hill, reversing the Department's denial and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The approval includes modified conditions requiring a status report in 2027 and owner-funded compliance reporting. A second appeal regarding fire safe road access conditions was continued to February 24, 2022.
- Approved grading abatement appeal for 626 San Bruno Ave, Morgan Hill (unanimous)
- Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (unanimous)
- Added condition: status report to Planning Commission in January 2027, owner to fund report
- Continued fire safe road access appeal to February 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar (5-0)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings for continued remote meetings (5-0)
- Approved December 16, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
County of Santa Clara Defined Contribution Plans Committee Regular Meeting
The Defined Contribution Plans Committee will meet to review administrative reports and discuss internal governance. The body is considering the approval of amended committee bylaws for forwarding to the Board of Supervisors.
- Approval of amended bylaws of the Defined Contribution Plan Committee
- Discussion of procedures to elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Administrative report from Fidelity Workplace Services
- Administrative report from Employee Services Agency
- Approval of December 1, 2021 meeting minutes
The committee approved continued remote meetings due to the state of emergency and approved the December 1, 2021 minutes as amended. No other formal decisions were made; items on the Roth feature, dollar-amount contributions, and amended bylaws were discussed but not voted on.
- Approved continued remote meetings under Government Code section 54953(e) (6-0)
- Approved December 1, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission TAC Zero Waste Subcommittee
The Zero Waste Subcommittee is meeting to decide on implementation specifics for a food waste prevention project. The body will also evaluate a composting education program to recommend contract updates for SB 1383 workshops.
- SCS Engineers’ food waste prevention project proposal
- University of California Cooperative Extension’s countywide composting education program scope of work
- SB 1383 related workshops/classes recommendations
- Approval of 12-1-21 meeting minutes
The Zero Waste Subcommittee approved continued remote meetings due to the COVID-19 state of emergency, and approved the December 2021 meeting minutes. Members discussed the SCS Engineers food waste prevention project, agreeing to amend it with more research data and to sign the contract. They also considered new ideas for the composting education program and formed a working group to refine the contract scope.
- Approved continued remote meetings under Government Code 54953(e) (all voting members)
- Approved 12-1-21 meeting minutes (Young and Syrova abstained)
- Agreed to amend SCS Engineers food waste prevention proposal with more research data
- Formed working group to discuss composting education contract enhancements
Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board of Directors will elect 2022 officers and review audited financial statements for 2019 and 2020. The board is also considering several contract amendments and new agreements for security, janitorial, and marketing services.
- Increase Contract No. 236 with Abel Hernandez dba Fastest Cleaning Services from $300,000 to $585,000
- Increase Contract No. 227 with Ventura Flores Zamora dba 4Diamond Security from $490,000 to $655,000
- New security agreement with Halcon Protection Agency, Inc. not to exceed $530,000
- New web and digital marketing agreement with GP&C Consulting not to exceed $45,714
- Approval of audited financial statements for years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
The Fairgrounds Management Corporation Board approved the audited financial statements for 2019 and 2020, elected Martin Ucovich as Treasurer and David Bini as Secretary, and approved several contract amendments and new agreements, including janitorial, security, and marketing services. The board also received reports on finances and operations, and discussed the possible cancellation of Cirque du Soleil.
- Approved audited financial statements for 2019 and 2020 (unanimous)
- Elected Martin Ucovich as Treasurer (unanimous)
- Elected David Bini as Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved $285,000 increase for janitorial contract with Abel Hernandez dba Fastest Cleaning Services (unanimous)
- Approved $165,000 increase for security contract with Ventura Flores Zamora dba 4Diamond Security (unanimous)
- Approved $45,714 consulting agreement with GP&C Consulting for web and digital marketing (unanimous)
- Approved $530,000 security services agreement with Halcon Protection Agency (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to continue remote meetings (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Health and Hospital Committee Special Meeting
The Health and Hospital Committee is holding a special hearing to discuss changes to Medi-Cal Managed Care. The meeting includes a panel discussion on re-procurement processes, CalAIM reforms, and income eligibility for Medi-Cal.
- Panel discussion on commercial managed care plan re-procurement and CalAIM reforms
- Discussion on allowing all income-eligible Californians to receive Medi-Cal
- Discussion with County of Santa Clara Health System and Santa Clara Family Health Plan
The Health and Hospital Committee held a special hearing on upcoming Medi-Cal Managed Care changes, including the re-procurement process, CalAIM reforms, and expanded eligibility. No formal decisions were made; the committee heard presentations and discussion, and requested an off-agenda report on enrollment strategies.
- Requested off-agenda report on strategies to enroll newly eligible Medi-Cal residents
Airport Land Use Commission Regular Meeting
The Airport Land Use Commission will discuss selecting a preferred option for the San Jose International Airport (SJC) Noise Contour Map and Airport Influence Area (AIA) Boundary. The body will also elect its officers for the 2022 calendar year.
- Selection of preferred option for SJC noise contour and Airport Influence Area (AIA) boundary
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
- Report on the future of Reid-Hillview Airport
- Status report on revised Airport Land Use Commission bylaws
The Commission voted 4-2 to direct staff to prepare a 65 CNEL noise contour scenario for the San Jose International Airport for consideration at the next meeting, rejecting a substitute motion for a 60 CNEL scenario. Officers were re-elected for 2022, and several informational reports were received. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 65 CNEL noise contour scenario for SJC (4-2)
- Re-elected Walter Windus as Chairperson (6-0)
- Elected Paul Donahue as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
- Accepted remote meeting findings (5-0)
- Directed staff to prepare 50% operations increase scenario (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is considering amendments to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for housing funds and energy efficiency measures for a fire district property. Additionally, the Board will receive reports regarding jail management, population sizing, and justice-involved client care.
- Amendment to FY 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Act Funds
- Delegation of authority for HOME American Rescue Plan funds not to exceed $3,599,966
- Energy efficiency measures at 10810 No Name Uno, Gilroy via Simmitri, Inc. up to $125,000
- Report on improving jail management, operations, and alternatives to jail
- Framework for the County's justice-involved clients
The Board approved a motion directing Administration to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for justice-involved clients, proceed with redesign efforts for a new 500-maximum-security-client facility, build a new stand-alone mental health facility, and develop a plan for demolition of components of Elmwood and all of Main Jail North. The motion passed 3-2, with Supervisors Chavez and Ellenberg voting no. The Board also approved a separate motion to delegate authority for a $250,000 contract with Tres Lunas LLC to facilitate Public Safety and Justice Committee meetings on community-based alternatives to incarceration.
- Approved jail redesign and mental health facility plan (3-2)
- Approved $250,000 Tres Lunas LLC contract for PSJC meetings (unanimous)
- Approved $3,599,966 HOME-ARP funds delegation (unanimous)
- Approved $125,000 energy contract with Simmitri, Inc. for fire district (unanimous)
- Approved $1,748,700 road construction contract to C2R Engineering (unanimous)
- Approved $709,450 for period product placement in County restrooms (unanimous)
- Approved $455,230 extension of Transition-Age Youth Basic Income Pilot (unanimous)
- Approved $4,200,000 for Sanborn Dumpsite Remediation (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Public Education Subcommittee
The Public Education Subcommittee is meeting to determine priority items for 2022 household hazardous waste sports campaigns and discuss organic waste outreach for multifamily dwellings. The body will also establish its 2022 meeting schedule.
- Household hazardous waste priority items for 2022 Sharks/Quakes sports campaigns
- Organic implementation outreach and multifamily dwelling compliance issues
- Website transition update from the Technical Advisory Committee Administrator
- Adoption of 2022 meeting schedule (4th Tuesday of the month)
The Public Education Subcommittee approved the 2022 meeting schedule (4th Tuesday monthly) and accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings. They also approved calls to action for the Sharks' and Quakes' household hazardous waste campaigns, and requested that organics outreach become a standing agenda item.
- Approved 2022 meeting schedule (4th Tuesday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.)
- Approved continued remote meetings under Government Code 54953(e)
- Approved calls to action for Sharks' 'Make a Clean Sweep' campaign
- Approved calls to action for Quakes' 'Get a Win This Summer' campaign
- Requested organics outreach as standing agenda item
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting prior to Closed Session
The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting via virtual teleconference prior to a closed session. The agenda includes a roll call and public comment for items not listed on the formal agenda.
- Public comment for items not on the agenda or Closed Session items
The Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting by virtual teleconference, took public comment from three individuals, and then recessed to closed session to discuss items on the closed session agenda. No substantive decisions were made during the open session.
- Meeting called to order at 2:01 p.m. with quorum present
- Public comment heard from three individuals
- No recusals declared for closed session items
- Board recessed to closed session at 2:12 p.m.
Personnel Board Business Meeting
The Personnel Board is meeting to discuss the status of pending findings of fact and the appeal backlog. The board will consider requests for expedited hearings and the withdrawal of appeals. A hearing regarding the suspension of Ron Ramos from the Facilities and Fleet Department is also scheduled.
- Adopt Findings of Fact for Evan Dowling and Glenn Salud
- Review status of pending Findings of Fact for Desiree Baragan, Robert Johnston, and Lucinda Madrid
- Discuss the five oldest unheard suspension and termination appeals
- Consider request to bifurcate the Rowena Castro termination appeal hearing
- Hearing regarding the suspension of Ron Ramos from the Facilities and Fleet Department
The Santa Clara County Personnel Board approved an expedited appeal hearing for Vanessa Aldaco, adopted amended Findings of Fact for Glenn Salud, and denied Evan Dowling's request to withdraw his appeal. The board also scheduled a hearing for Thao Ly and cancelled the April 1, 2022 meeting. Several other appeals were discussed but not decided.
- Approved expedited appeal hearing for Vanessa Aldaco on Feb 25, 2022 (4-0)
- Adopted amended Findings of Fact for Glenn Salud (3-0)
- Denied Evan Dowling's request to withdraw suspension and termination appeal (4-0)
- Scheduled Thao Ly appeal hearing for April 21-22, 2022
- Cancelled April 1, 2022 board meeting
- Held adoption of Findings of Fact for Evan Dowling to Feb 11, 2022
- Approved administrative record for Hari Kunamneni appeal (4-0)
- Approved minutes of Dec 10, 2021 meeting (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Regular Meeting
The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council is meeting to discuss updates on the Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee and SB 823. The body will consider approving grant plans for the Fiscal Year 2023 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Youthful Offender Block Grant.
- Proposed FY 2023 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Youthful Offender Block Grant plans (ID# 109091)
- Verbal report on Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee and SB 823 updates
- Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued state of emergency and remote meetings (ID# 109191)
The Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Youthful Offender Block Grant plans for submission to the Board of State and Community Corrections. The council also accepted findings that state emergency circumstances require continued remote meetings, and approved the consent calendar including minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. A verbal report on Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee and SB 823 updates was received.
- Approved FY2023 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Youthful Offender Block Grant plans for state submission (unanimous)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings for continued remote meetings under Government Code section 54953(e) (unanimous)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes of September 21, 2021 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
- Received verbal report on Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee and SB 823 updates
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board of Santa Clara County Special Meeting
The Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board is meeting to elect its leadership and set a 2022 meeting schedule. The board will consider administrative budgets and obligation payment schedules for the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, period for multiple cities.
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of San Jose
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of Milpitas
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of Sunnyvale
- Administrative budgets and payment schedules for the City of Campbell
- Election of a Chair and Vice-Chair for the Oversight Board
The Redevelopment Dissolution Countywide Oversight Board unanimously approved administrative budgets and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules for the successor agencies of San Jose, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, and Campbell for fiscal year 2022-2023. The board also elected Tony Estremera as Chair and David L. Snow as Vice Chair, accepted findings to continue remote meetings, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule.
- Elected Tony Estremera as Chair and David L. Snow as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Accepted findings to continue remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e) (unanimous)
- Adopted administrative budget for San Jose successor agency (unanimous)
- Adopted Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for San Jose successor agency (unanimous)
- Adopted administrative budget for Milpitas successor agency (unanimous)
- Adopted Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Milpitas successor agency (unanimous)
- Adopted administrative budget for Sunnyvale successor agency (unanimous)
- Adopted Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for Sunnyvale successor agency (unanimous)
Finance and Government Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance and Government Operations Committee will receive reports on several administrative and policy matters. Key discussions include a recommendation for ranked choice voting for County offices and a workplan for state legislation funding for unhoused community housing.
- Recommendation from Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Elections regarding ranked choice voting for all elected County offices
- Workplan for advocacy for State legislation funding incentives to build housing for the unhoused
- Annual report on the 24/7 Whistleblower Program
- Status of the Fairgrounds master-planning process
- Management Audit of the In-Home Supportive Services program
The Finance and Government Operations Committee received all reports and unanimously approved the consent calendar as amended. It forwarded a recommendation on ranked choice voting to the Board of Supervisors and requested several off-agenda reports, including on whistleblower complaints and fairgrounds leases. No substantive policy decisions were made; all items were informational.
- Approved consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
- Received annual report on 24/7 Whistleblower Program (unanimous)
- Received report on ranked choice voting and forwarded to Board (unanimous)
- Received report on cafeteria and food services management
- Received report on housing advocacy for unhoused residents (unanimous)
- Received report on correction operations (unanimous)
- Received report on fairgrounds master planning (unanimous)
- Accepted findings to continue remote meetings (unanimous)
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Implementation Committee Special
The SB 1383 Subcommittee, Implementation Committee, and Technical Advisory Committee are meeting to review progress on mandatory curbside collection. The body will evaluate a food recovery inspection program and decide on a website for handling non-compliance complaints.
- Updates from jurisdictions on SB 1383 mandatory curbside collection rollout
- Evaluation of Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Edible Food Recovery Program inspection document
- Decision on the website to host SB 1383 non-compliant complaints
- Update and finalization of CalRecycle’s Local Assistance Grant Program regional application
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission SB 1383 Subcommittee Regular meeting
The subcommittee will review updates on mandatory curbside collection rollouts across jurisdictions. Members will also evaluate a food recovery inspection program and decide which website to use for SB 1383 non-compliant complaints.
- Review of jurisdiction updates regarding mandatory curbside collection rollout
- Evaluation of Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Edible Food Recovery Program inspection overview
- Decision on a website to host SB 1383 non-compliant complaints
- Update on CalRecycle’s Local Assistance Grant Program regional grant application
The SB 1383 Subcommittee voted to approve the Edible Food Recovery Program Inspection Program Overview Document for evaluation by the Technical Advisory Committee at its next meeting. Members also accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings, discussed complaint website options, and planned future agenda items. No other formal decisions were made.
- Approved Edible Food Recovery Program Inspection Program Overview Document for TAC evaluation (all present voted yes)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e) (all voting members approved)
- Deferred approval of 11-18-21 and 12-16-21 meeting minutes to a future TAC meeting with quorum
- Agreed to receive SB 1383 complaints via each jurisdiction's website and forward to Robin Martin
- Added waiver process, MFD challenges, and self-haul as future agenda items
Health and Hospital Committee Regular Meeting
The Health and Hospital Committee will consider appointments and privileges for medical staff at three county hospitals. The body will also receive reports on COVID-19 vaccines, fentanyl overdose treatment, and the Needle Exchange Program.
- Appointments and privilege actions for medical staff at SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital
- Proposed Enterprise-wide Anesthesiology privileges for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
- Report on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility/Behavioral Health Services Center
- Report on the implementation of the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
- Approval of policies and procedures for Santa Clara Valley Medical Center hospitals and clinics
The Health and Hospital Committee unanimously approved medical staff appointments and privilege actions at SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, and St. Louise Regional Hospital, including new enterprise-wide anesthesiology privileges for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists. The committee also received reports on the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility, COVID-19 vaccines, the Needle Exchange Program, fentanyl prevention, and other health system updates. All actions were approved or received unanimously.
- Approved medical staff appointments/reappointments and privilege actions at SCVMC, OCH, SLRH (unanimous)
- Approved new enterprise-wide anesthesiology privileges for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (unanimous)
- Received report on Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility/Behavioral Health Services Center (unanimous)
- Received report on vaccines and COVID-19 (unanimous)
- Received report on Needle Exchange Program (unanimous)
- Received report on fentanyl prevention and treatment services (unanimous)
- Approved policies and procedures for SCVMC hospitals and clinics (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of December 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
Race and Health Disparities Community Board Regular Meeting
The Race and Health Disparities Community Board is meeting to discuss a work plan and receive reports on racial equity and health equity. The board will consider forwarding recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding jail population sizing and alternatives to jail.
- Election of a Vice Chairperson for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Report from Office of the County Counsel on amended Board Bylaws
- Report from Valley Medical Center Foundation on racial equity projects
- Report from Division of Social Justice and Equity on community assessments
- Discussion on recommendations for improving jail management and operations
The Race and Health Disparities Community Board voted 8-0 to authorize Chairperson Green to prepare and forward a letter of recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on improving jail management, reducing jail population, and expanding alternatives to incarceration. The board also elected Mary Gloner as Vice Chairperson for the remainder of FY 2021-2022, accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings, and received reports on the work plan, Valley Medical Center Foundation, and Health Equity Agenda. One item on community assessments was held to March 2, 2022.
- Authorized Chairperson Green to forward jail reform recommendation to Board of Supervisors (8-0)
- Elected Mary Gloner as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors' findings for continued remote meetings (6-0)
- Held report on community assessments to March 2, 2022 (no vote)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Anti-Terrorism Approval Authority Regular
The body is discussing the status and funding of State Homeland Security Grant Programs for fiscal years 2019 through 2022. The meeting includes a request to extend three projects from the FY 19 program and the approval of FY 2022 projects and funding allocations.
- Request to extend three FY 19 State Homeland Security Grant projects to 7/31/2022 ($2,088,075)
- Review of FY 20 State Homeland Security Grant award of $2,079,773
- Review of FY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant award of $2,004,605
- Approval of FY 2022 projects and funding allocation (approximately $2,004,605)
Health Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
The Health Advisory Commission will review several departmental reports including lead poisoning prevention and emergency medical services. The commission is also scheduled to discuss a proposal regarding funding and extension of care for City Teams Dental.
- Report from the Public Health Department Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
- Report from the Chronic Disease Ad Hoc Committee
- Report from Emergency Medical Services
- Report relating to Lyme Disease
- Report relating to funding and proposal of extension of care for City Teams Dental
The Health Advisory Commission accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings that emergency conditions require continued remote meetings, and approved the November 17, 2021 minutes, both by 8-0 votes. Reports on lead poisoning prevention, chronic disease, EMS, and other topics were received with no action taken. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings for continued remote meetings (8-0)
- Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 regular meeting (8-0)
- Received report on Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (no action)
- Received report from Chronic Disease Ad Hoc Committee
- Received report from Emergency Medical Services
- Received report on Health and Hospital Committee meetings
- Received report on City Teams Dental funding and volunteer recruitment
- Discussed FY 2022-2023 Work Plan (no action)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Los Altos Hills County Fire District Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider the abatement of hazardous weeds, brush, and rubbish declared as public nuisances. The body will also review the FY2022/2023 draft budget and discuss various infrastructure and service contracts.
- Public hearing and potential adoption of Resolution 22-03 to proceed with weed, brush, and rubbish abatement
- Contract amendment for Sarah Henricks consulting services at $64.50 per hour
- Agreement with Lynx Technologies, Inc. for data and mapping services not to exceed $30,675
- Cost sharing agreement with County of Santa Clara for imagery and LiDAR data not to exceed $9,654.33
- Review of FY2022/2023 Draft Budget for submission to the Office of Budget and Analysis by February 11, 2022
The Los Altos Hills County Fire District Board approved a reimbursement agreement with Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District for a $475,835.63 water tender, and adopted a resolution to proceed with abatement of hazardous weeds, brush, and rubbish. The board also approved a consent calendar including contract amendments, a conflict of interest code update, and a remote meeting resolution. Additionally, the board received the FY2022/2023 draft budget and directed staff to submit it to the County by February 11, 2022.
- Approved reimbursement agreement terms for $475,835.63 water tender (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adopted Resolution 22-03 to proceed with weed, brush, and rubbish abatement (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved consent calendar including contract amendments and remote meeting resolution (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved First Amendment to General Analyst Employment Agreement with Victoria Bebee, raising pay to $57.20/hour (6-0, 1 absent)
- Directed staff to submit FY2022/2023 draft budget to County OBA by February 11, 2022 (6-0, 1 absent)
- Elected Roger Spreen as Commission President (6-0, 1 absent)
- Elected Joan Sherlock as Commission Vice President (6-0, 1 absent)
Children, Seniors, and Families Committee Regular Meeting
The Committee will receive several reports regarding social services, aging, senior nutrition, and child safety. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and findings regarding remote meeting requirements.
- Report on Office of the Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator Annual Report 2021
- Report on the Seniors' Agenda
- Report on the Senior Nutrition Program
- Cross-Systems Report on Child Safety and Well-being
- Report on the Office of the Children and Families Policy
The Children, Seniors, and Families Committee received multiple reports on aging services, senior nutrition, child safety, and probation, and approved the consent calendar with amendments. Two agenda items (minutes of Dec 16 and Dec 17 meetings) were held to February 24, 2022. No public comments were received.
- Approved consent calendar as amended (unanimous)
- Held minutes of Dec 16, 2021 Special Meeting to Feb 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Held minutes of Dec 17, 2021 Regular Meeting to Feb 24, 2022 (unanimous)
- Accepted Board findings for continued remote meetings (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Sep 23, 2021 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
- Received Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator Annual Report 2021
- Received Seniors' Agenda report
- Received Senior Nutrition Program report
Youth Task Force Regular Meeting
The Youth Task Force is meeting to establish its 2022 meeting calendar and set an election date for officers. Members will discuss potential amendments to the group's bylaws, including its name, mission, and meeting cadence, and discuss the creation of a FY22 Workplan.
- Approval of 2022 Youth Task Force meeting calendar
- Discussion of potential amendments to Youth Task Force Bylaws
- Discussion of the creation of a FY22 Workplan
- Setting of election date for Youth Task Force Officers
- Report from the Office of the County Counsel on the Ralph M. Brown Act
Federal Affairs Advocacy Task Force Special Meeting
The Federal Affairs Advocacy Task Force will receive reports on federal executive and legislative actions regarding COVID-19, including relief funding and at-home testing. The body will also discuss the federal health policy and budget landscape.
- Report on federal COVID-19 relief funding and at-home testing
- Report on Federal Health Policy and Budget Landscape
- Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule
- Acceptance of findings that a state of emergency continues to exist
The Federal Affairs Advocacy Task Force held a special meeting with no public comment and no substantive policy decisions. Members unanimously approved the consent calendar, including accepting findings that remote meetings should continue due to the state of emergency, approving the October 6, 2021 minutes, and approving the 2022 meeting schedule. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational reports on federal issues including COVID-19 relief, health policy, and legal matters.
- Approved consent calendar and agenda changes (unanimous)
- Accepted findings to continue remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e) (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
HIV Commission Care Committee
The Committee is meeting to discuss the Integrated Plan, Needs Assessment, and the FY 2022-2023 Work Plan. Members will review Ryan White service utilization and expenditure data. The body will also discuss food voucher eligibility and COVID-19 impacts on HIV clients.
- Approval of recommended revisions to the Universal Standard of Care
- Review of expenditure data and recommendations for reallocations
- Discussion of Food Voucher Program Eligibility
- Review of client utilization of Ryan White services
- Update on ADAP Management Memo 2021-22
Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee Regular Meeting
The Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee will discuss the creation of a six-month ad hoc subcommittee to inquire into the replacement County jail facility. The body will also review reports on reducing COVID-19 cases in jails and the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring report.
- Proposed establishment of a six-month ad hoc subcommittee regarding the replacement County jail facility
- Report from Silicon Valley De-Bug on reducing COVID-19 cases in County jails
- Discussion of Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury accusation against Sheriff Laurie Smith
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
- Report from the Office of Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring
The committee re-elected Walter Wilson as Chairperson and Helen Kassa as Vice Chairperson for 2022, both by 6-0 votes. It approved the consent calendar and minutes, and accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings for continued remote meetings. A proposal to establish an ad hoc subcommittee on the replacement jail facility was held to February 22, 2022. A report from Silicon Valley De-Bug on reducing COVID-19 in jails was deleted due to inadequate notice.
- Re-elected Walter Wilson as Chairperson (6-0)
- Re-elected Helen Kassa as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar and agenda changes (6-0)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors' findings for continued remote meetings (6-0)
- Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 meeting (6-0)
- Deleted item on Silicon Valley De-Bug report due to inadequate notice
- Held ad hoc subcommittee on replacement jail facility to February 22, 2022 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Child Abuse Prevention Council Retreat
The Council is meeting for a retreat to receive reports and presentations on child welfare. The session focuses on medical and behavioral health, youth responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and building resiliency for families.
- Report from the Department of Family and Children's Services
- Presentation on Medical and Behavioral Health
- Presentation on Youth Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Discussion on building resiliency for children, youth, and families
The Child Abuse Prevention Council held a retreat via teleconference and unanimously accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings that the state of emergency continues, allowing remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e). The rest of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions on medical and behavioral health, youth response to COVID-19, and building resiliency, with no other formal decisions made.
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings on continued state of emergency for remote meetings (12-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Finance and Government Operations Committee Regular Meeting
The Finance and Government Operations Committee will review a management audit of the County Procurement Department and provide direction on its recommendations. The body will also receive updates from the Behavioral Health Services Department regarding audit implementation and bed capacity tracking.
- Management Audit of the County Procurement Department (ID# 109028)
- Six-month update on Behavioral Health Services Department audit recommendations (ID# 107175)
- Report on Behavioral Health Services Department provider discussions regarding daily bed capacity tallies (ID# 107782)
The Finance and Government Operations Committee received the Management Audit of the County Procurement Department and accepted its recommendations, requesting a 12-month follow-up report. It also received six-month updates on Behavioral Health Services audit implementation and discussions on bed capacity tracking, directing staff to report on various related topics.
- Received procurement audit and accepted recommendations (unanimous)
- Requested 12-month report on RACI model implementation
- Requested off-agenda report on contract steering committee
- Requested biannual reports on procurement quality control metrics
- Received Behavioral Health Services six-month audit update (unanimous)
- Requested report on using Approved Broker List for medical facilities
- Requested plan for centralized bed capacity tracking system
- Requested off-agenda report on bed tracking systems in other jurisdictions
Public Safety and Justice Committee Regular Meeting
The Public Safety and Justice Committee will receive reports on jail operations, population sizing, and alternatives to jail. The body will also discuss the framework for justice-involved clients and a new Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office dashboard.
- Report on improving jail management, operations, and alternatives to jail
- Report on the framework for the County's Justice-Involved Clients
- Presentation of the new Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office (ME-C) department dashboard
- Verbal reports on County response to COVID-19
- Acceptance of findings that state of emergency circumstances continue to exist
The Public Safety and Justice Committee received COVID-19 updates from justice departments and forwarded a report on jail management and alternatives to the Board of Supervisors without a vote, including conflicting recommendations from the chair (reject) and vice chair (accept). The committee also received reports on the justice-involved clients framework and the Medical Examiner-Coroner dashboard, and approved the consent calendar and prior minutes.
- Approved consent calendar and agenda changes (unanimous)
- Forwarded jail management report to Board with split recommendations (no vote)
- Received COVID-19 verbal reports from justice departments
- Received report on justice-involved clients framework (no action taken)
- Received Medical Examiner-Coroner dashboard report
- Accepted continued remote meeting findings (unanimous)
- Approved December 9, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Implementation Committee
The Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission's Implementation Committee and Technical Advisory Committee are meeting to discuss a regional strategy for applying for CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program. The body will consider an action plan to submit an application by the deadline.
- Discussion on regional approach for CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program
- Action plan to submit a grant application
- Approval of draft meeting minutes from December 9, 2021
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Technical Advisory Committee Special Meeting
The Implementation Committee is discussing a regional strategy to apply for CalRecycle’s SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program. The body intends to accept an action plan to submit an application by the deadline.
- Discussion on regional approach for CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program
- Action plan to submit SB 1383 grant application
- Approval of December 9, 2021 meeting minutes
The Joint Implementation Committee and Technical Advisory Committee met virtually and approved several procedural items. Members voted to continue remote meetings due to the state of emergency, approved the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes, and accepted an ad hoc subcommittee to discuss a regional approach to applying for CalRecycle's SB 1383 Local Grant Assistance Program. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2022, and the next regular meeting was set for February 10, 2022.
- Approved continued remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e) (17-0)
- Approved December 9, 2021 IC/TAC meeting minutes (16-0-1)
- Accepted ad hoc subcommittee to discuss Regional SB 1383 Grant (13-0-2)
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Technical Advisory Committee
The Technical Advisory Committee will review reports on composting education and edible food recovery. The body is scheduled to vote on a recommendation to approve a project proposal from SCS Engineer for a food waste prevention project.
- Vote on Zero Waste Subcommittee recommendation for SCS Engineer's food waste prevention project proposal
- Annual presentation on the County's composting education program by Cole Smith
- Interim report on the edible food recovery program from Robin Martin
- Brainstorming for single-use plastics presentation content
- Approval of December 2021 draft meeting minutes
The Technical Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve SCS Engineers' project proposal to implement the Food Waste Prevention Project. The committee also accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings and approved the December 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Presentations were given on the Composting Education Program and the Edible Food Recovery Program, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved SCS Engineers' project proposal for Food Waste Prevention Project (23-0)
- Accepted Board of Supervisors' findings for continued remote meetings (22-0)
- Approved December 9, 2021 TAC meeting minutes (22-0)
Animal Advisory Commission Regular Meeting
The Animal Advisory Commission will meet via virtual teleconference to review several agency reports. The body will discuss animal-related statistics and public safety programs.
- Report on Spay/Neuter Program
- Report on Shelter Statistics
- Report on Disaster Preparedness for Animals
- Report on Dog Bite Prevention
- Report from Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency
Senior Care Commission Regular Meeting
The Commission will consider establishing an ad hoc committee for a hearing on Long Term Care Issues and approve its 2022 meeting schedule. Members will also receive reports on various senior services, including digital inclusion and LGBTQ seniors.
- Proposal to establish an ad hoc committee for a hearing on Long Term Care Issues
- Report on Los Gatos Senior Services Committee $500,000 expenditure for older adult services
- Approval of the 2022 monthly meeting schedule
- Report on the Adult Day Services (ADS) Pilot Program
- Report on the Unhoused Older Adult Ad Hoc Committee
The Senior Care Commission accepted the Board of Supervisors' finding that remote meetings remain necessary, approved its 2022 meeting schedule, and extended the Long Term Care Ad Hoc Committee through August 31, 2024, appointing five commissioners. It also received reports on legislative priorities, Los Gatos senior services, and the Adult Day Services Pilot Program. The meeting adjourned early after losing quorum.
- Accepted remote meeting authorization (11-0)
- Approved 2022 meeting schedule (11-0)
- Extended Long Term Care Ad Hoc Committee through Aug 31, 2024 (11-0)
- Appointed Brammer, Tymes, Bassett, Heath, Taylor to Long Term Care Committee
- Received report on legislative policies and priorities
- Received report on Los Gatos senior services $500,000 expenditure
- Received report on Adult Day Services Pilot Program
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
HIV Commission Regular Meeting
The HIV Commission is meeting to review and potentially approve standards of care for outpatient, mental health, and substance abuse services under the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. The body will also discuss its work plan for fiscal year 2022-2023 and review program expenditures.
- Approval of Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services Standard of Care
- Approval of Mental Health Services Standard of Care
- Approval of Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Standard of Care
- Discussion of FY 2022-2023 Work Plan and FY 2021-2022 accomplishments
- Report on Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program allocation and expenditures
The Santa Clara County HIV Commission approved three Standards of Care for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program services: Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services, Mental Health Services, and Substance Abuse Outpatient Services. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included accepting findings that remote meetings should continue due to the state of emergency, approving the November 9, 2021 minutes, and receiving reports from the State Office of AIDS. Other items were received as information or had no action taken.
- Approved Outpatient/Ambulatory Health Services Standard of Care (9-0)
- Approved Mental Health Services Standard of Care (9-0)
- Approved Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Standard of Care (9-0)
- Approved consent calendar including remote meeting findings, November minutes, and State Office of AIDS reports (8-0, Baldwin abstained)
- Received HIV Commission Work Plan discussion for FY 2022-2023
- Received Getting to Zero Webinar Series presentation
- Received monthly reports on Ryan White allocations and expenditures
- No action taken on Integrated Comprehensive Plan and Needs Assessment report
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the Educator Workforce Housing project, including an environmental report and funding agreements. The body is also considering referrals to address mental health and substance abuse as a public health crisis and the distribution of at-home COVID-19 tests.
- Proposed 55-year ground lease and development of Educator Workforce Housing at 231 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto
- Proposed $3,850,000 in combined funding from five school districts for the 231 Grant Avenue project
- Proposed loan increase of $5,500,000 (total $6,000,000) from Stanford Affordable Housing Fund for 231 Grant Avenue
- Proposed authority to manage loans up to $21,000,000 for the 231 Grant Avenue project
- Proposed resolution declaring mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis
The Board unanimously approved the Educator Workforce Housing project at 231 Grant Avenue in Palo Alto, including a 55-year ground lease and up to $21 million in loans, and certified its Environmental Impact Report. The Board also declared mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis, approved a $750,000 grant program for community development corporations, and adopted the annual surveillance technology report with amendments.
- Approved 231 Grant Ave educator housing project and EIR (unanimous)
- Approved referral to declare mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis (unanimous)
- Approved $750,000 for Community Development Corporation Grant Program (unanimous)
- Approved $2,438,122 MBCRG Microbusiness Grant from state (unanimous)
- Approved $6.5M fuel card services contract with WEX Bank (unanimous)
- Approved $5M Inspector of Record agreements with CMI and CMKm-JV (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Board meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Adopted executive salary ordinance increasing Assessor, DA, Sheriff salaries by 0.5562% (3-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission Tech Adv Cmte Operations Subcommittee
The Operations Subcommittee is meeting to identify components for a model Santa Clara County construction and demolition ordinance. This includes reviewing presentations on San Francisco's ordinance and third-party certification.
- Discussion of San Francisco’s construction and demolition ordinance
- Discussion of third-party certification
- Discussion with StopWaste regarding Alameda County construction and demolition ordinances
- Approval of 12-14-21 draft meeting minutes
The Operations Subcommittee voted unanimously to accept the Board of Supervisors' findings that a state of emergency continues, allowing remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e). They also approved the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes, with one abstention. The subcommittee discussed model construction and demolition ordinances but took no actionable decisions, planning to continue discussions next month.
- Approved continued remote meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e) (unanimous)
- Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (Alan Ha abstained)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting prior to Closed Session
This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed session. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
The Board of Supervisors convened a regular meeting by virtual teleconference, took roll call, heard public comment from two individuals, and then recessed to closed session to discuss three items. No substantive decisions were made during the open session; the meeting was adjourned after the closed session.
- Recessed to closed session to discuss items 1-3 (unanimous)
- No recusals declared for closed session items
Commission on the Status of Women Regular Meeting
The Commission is meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Members will discuss scheduling a retreat to determine the Work Plan and Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and coordinate programming for Women's History Month.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
- Authorization for Commissioners Bremeau, Dastoor, and Nevarez to judge the San Luis Obispo Commission on the Status of Women and Girl's "Wall of Fame" event
- Approval of the quarterly newsletter for October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021
- Proposed scheduling of a Commission retreat in February or March 2022
- Extension of the Wellness Ad Hoc Committee expiration date to April 29, 2022
The Commission on the Status of Women elected Lena Athena as Chairperson and Lisset Nevarez as Vice Chairperson for FY 2021-2022. It approved scheduling a virtual retreat on February 28, 2022, to discuss the FY 2022-2023 Work Plan and Budget, and authorized Commissioners Bremeau and Corsiglia to partner with ABC Consultants on the Womanhood Project. The Commission also approved authorizing three commissioners to serve as judges at a San Luis Obispo event, approved the quarterly newsletter, and accepted the Board's findings to continue remote meetings.
- Elected Lena Athena as Chairperson (13-0)
- Elected Lisset Nevarez as Vice Chairperson (13-0)
- Approved virtual retreat on Feb 28, 2022, in lieu of Feb 14 meeting (13-0)
- Authorized Bremeau, Dastoor, Nevarez to judge at SLO Wall of Fame event (13-0)
- Approved Bremeau and Corsiglia to partner with ABC Consultants on Womanhood Project (13-0)
- Approved quarterly newsletter for Oct-Dec 2021 (13-0)
- Accepted Board findings to continue remote meetings (13-0)
- Approved extending Wellness Ad Hoc Committee to Apr 29, 2022 (13-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Behavioral Health Board Regular Meeting
The Behavioral Health Board is meeting to discuss a referral to the Board of Supervisors regarding a public health crisis declaration for mental health and substance abuse. The board will also review keynote speaker selections for the Heroes Awards.
- Recommendation for Board of Supervisors referral to declare mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis
- Selection and invitation of a keynote speaker for the Heroes Awards
- Presentation from Office of Supportive Housing Director Consuelo Hernandez
- Approval of November 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued remote meetings due to state of emergency
The Behavioral Health Board approved a letter of support for a Board of Supervisors referral to declare mental health and substance abuse a public health crisis, and authorized the chair to draft it. The board also selected keynote speakers for the Heroes Awards and approved the consent calendar and minutes.
- Approved letter of support for mental health crisis declaration (12-0)
- Authorized chair to draft support letter for Board of Supervisors referral
- Selected Blanca Alvarado as first-choice Heroes Awards keynote speaker
- Authorized drafting invitation letter to keynote speaker
- Approved consent calendar with correction to November 8, 2021 minutes (12-0)
- Approved minutes of November 8, 2021 meeting (12-0)
- Accepted findings for continued remote meetings (12-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee Meeting
The Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee is meeting to receive reports on facility planning and membership. The body will also determine its meeting schedule for the 2022 calendar year.
- Report from the Probation Department and consultants on the long-term visioning of the Secure Youth Track Facility
- Approval of the 2022 meeting schedule for the Juvenile Justice Realignment Subcommittee
- Verbal report on Subcommittee Membership
- Acceptance of Board of Supervisors findings regarding continued remote meetings due to State Emergency
The Juvenile Realignment Subcommittee approved its 2022 meeting schedule, accepted findings that state emergency circumstances require continued remote meetings, and approved minutes from prior meetings. Reports on membership and the Secure Youth Track Facility visioning were received. No substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Accepted findings for continued remote meetings (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Nov 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Oct 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Received report on Subcommittee membership
- Received report on Secure Youth Track Facility visioning
Domestic Violence Council Regular Meeting
The Domestic Violence Council will meet via virtual teleconference to conduct regular business. The body will receive reports from council officers and various committees, including those focused on bylaws, children's issues, and police victim advocacy.
- Approval of November 5, 2021 meeting minutes
- Bylaws Revision Ad Hoc Committee report
- Children's Issues Committee report
- Police Victim Advocacy Committee report
- Notice of eight vacancies on the Council
The Domestic Violence Council accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings that remote meetings should continue due to the state of emergency, voting 12-0. The council held the November 5, 2021 minutes until the March 4, 2022 meeting, taking no action. Staff reported on the October 2021 Domestic Violence Conference and other OGBVP activities. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Accepted remote meeting extension (12-0)
- Held November 5, 2021 minutes until March 4, 2022
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections Regular Meeting
The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Elections will discuss the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee regarding internet voting and the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Remote Ballots Project. The body will also receive reports on voting equipment, voter fraud procedures, and the DMV Motor Voter Form.
- Proposal to create an Ad Hoc Committee on internet voting and the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Remote Ballots Project
- Report on the status of the recommendation to oppose Senate Bill 286 unless amended for ranked-choice voting
- Report from the Office of the Registrar of Voters on current voting equipment
- Report on Registrar of Voters processes and procedures regarding potential voter fraud
- Report on the status of proposed changes to the DMV Motor Voter Form
The commission approved creating an Ad Hoc Committee on internet voting and the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative Remote Ballots Project, appointing three members. It also accepted the Board of Supervisors' findings to continue remote meetings, approved the December 7, 2021 minutes as amended, and received several reports from the Registrar of Voters.
- Approved creating Ad Hoc Committee on internet voting (5-1)
- Appointed Hertan, Dunkerley, Edwards to Ad Hoc Committee, ending July 1, 2022
- Accepted Board of Supervisors findings for continued remote meetings (5-0)
- Approved December 7, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0)