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Updated 2026-05-06T04:46:52.636+00:00
Governance in Santa Clara County and surrounding cities remains active with ongoing discussions on public safety, administrative oversight, and civic engagement. Recent meetings have focused on deferred compensation plan management, board and commission appointments, and policy requests, while several cities are navigating governance challenges including legal disputes and council conduct issues. Notably, Gilroy’s shift to district-based elections marks a historic governance change, and Los Altos is advancing a comprehensive General Plan update to guide future development. Smaller cities like Monte Sereno continue to rely heavily on regional partnerships for essential services, highlighting governance interdependencies in the region. - The Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee held multiple meetings addressing personnel matters and public safety issues, with upcoming focus on disproportionality in child abuse prevention. - The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board reviewed deferred compensation plan assets and administrative fees, including discussions on automatic employee enrollment and plan enhancements. - Sunnyvale and Cupertino city councils conducted board and commission interviews and finalized key council actions, reflecting ongoing local governance staffing and policy decisions. - Campbell and Milpitas city councils are experiencing governance crises involving councilmember misconduct and legal battles related to city management, affecting local political stability. - Gilroy’s transition to district-based elections will take effect in November 2026, representing a significant shift in local electoral governance. - Los Altos launched a once-in-a-generation General Plan update to address emerging community needs and state mandates, signaling a major governance initiative for land use and development. What to watch next: - The May 8 Public Safety & Justice Committee meeting on disproportionality in child abuse prevention, which may influence county policy and resource allocation. - Continued developments in Campbell and Milpitas regarding council conduct and legal disputes, which could impact governance and public trust. - Implementation progress of Gilroy’s district-based elections and its effects on political representation. - Outcomes of Los Altos’ General Plan update process as it moves through public engagement and adoption phases.

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NewsMountain View Voice
11/10/2026, 11:03:01 PM
A California ballot measure defeated in last week's election prevented a change which could’ve made it more difficult for local governments and agencies to receive funding by raising the approval threshold. The post Cal…
NewsSan José Spotlight
11/8/2026, 4:30:26 PM
A California ballot measure defeated in Tuesday night’s election prevented a change which could’ve made it more difficult for local governments and agencies to receive funding by raising the approval threshold. Proposit…
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November 2026
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Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.13: Subject: City Administrator Contract Authority Report, FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, FY 2025-26 From: Finance Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On All Purchases And Contracts Authorized By The City Administrator, Within The City Administrator’s Contract Authority During Fiscal Years 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, In Accordance With The Oakland Municipal Code Section 2.04.020
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.18: Subject: Executive Recruitment Agreement Amendment From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (A) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With (1) Ralph Andersen & Associates To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The Not-To-Exceed Amount By Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) To Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00); (2) The Hawkins Company To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The Not-To-Exceed Amount By One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) To Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00); And (3) Cooperative Personnel Services, D.B.A. CPS HR Consulting To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027; And (B) Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.12: Subject: FY 26 Byrne Discretionary Grant For Ceasefire-Lifeline From: Department Of Violence Prevention Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Accepting And Appropriating A Grant From The Bureau Of Justice Assistance’s Fiscal Year 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Projects (BDCP) Grant Program In An Amount Not To Exceed One Million Thirty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($1,039,000) For The Period Of October 1, 2026, To December 31, 2028; And (2) Adding One (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Case Manager I Position And Operating Expenses In The Department Of Violence Prevention Through December 31, 2028, In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-Seven Dollars ($369,397) Using BDCP Grant Funds; And (3) Authorizing The City Administrator To Oversee The Distribution Of Up To One Hundred Ninety-Nine Thousand Dollars ($199,000) In BDCP Grant Funds As Incentives And Stipends For Participants In Life Coaching Services; And (4) Awarding A Grant To Restorative Justice For Oakland Youth For Clinical Therapy Services For The Period Of January 1, 2027, To December 31, 2028, In An Amount Not To Exceed Four Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Three Dollars ($455,603) Using BDCP Grant Funds; And (5) Amending A Professional Services Agreement With Bright Research Group Inc For Five Hundred Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($513,000) For Training And Capacity Building Services From September 1, 2026, To December 31, 2028, To Add Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) From The BDCP Grant For Life Coaching Certification Services, For A New Contract Total Of Five Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($528,000); And (6) Authorizing The City Administrator To Adjust The Allocated Funding For The Same Purposes Within The Limits Of The BDCP Grant Award; On The November 17, 2026 Special Public Safety Committee Agenda
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.11: Subject: OPD NIBIN Modernization Grant From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Authorizing The City Administrator To: (A) Apply For, Accept, And Appropriate Grant Funds (The Grant) In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) From The U.S. Department Of Justice Office Of Justice Programs Bureau Of Justice Assistance For The National Integrated Ballistic Information (NIBIN) Modernization Program; (B) Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With The Bureau Of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms And Explosives (ATF) Regarding The NIBIN; And (2) Awarding A Contract To Leadsonline LLC In An Amount Not To Exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) For The Purchase And Maintenance Of A Brasstrax System Services; And (3) Waiving The Competitive Multi-Step Solicitation Process To The Extent Required By The Grant; On The November 17, 2026 Special Public Safety Committee Agenda
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.9: Subject: Request To Amend Existing Professional Services Agreement With ChildCare Careers, LLC From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement And Waiving The Competitive Bidding Process And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Third Amendment To A Professional Services Agreement With Childcare Careers, LLC To Increase The Amount Of The Previous Contract By An Additional $800,000 For A Total Amount Not To Exceed $2,050,000 For As-Needed Substitute Teacher Staffing Services For The Contract Period Fiscal Year 2022-2027; On The November 17, 2026 Special Life Enrichment Committee Agenda
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
2) An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Negotiate And Execute A License Agreement With The Nonprofit Oakland United Club, Inc. Or Its Affiliate For The Repair, Maintenance, Improvement, Operation And Scheduling Of The Oakport Field Athletic Complex At 5815 Oakport Street, Oakland, For A Term Of Fifteen (15) Years, At A Base License Fee Of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) Per Month With Annual Increases Of Three Percent (3%), Plus Fifteen Percent (15%) Of Net Sponsorship Revenue After Initial Capital Repairs And Replacements; And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; On The November 17, 2026 Special Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda
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Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.8: Subject: Open Space Zoning Designation And Oakport License Agreement From: Oakland Parks, Recreation And Youth Development Department Recommendation: Adopt The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) An Ordinance Authorizing The City Administrator To Apply A Designation Type Of Region-Serving Park (RSP) To The Open Space (OS) Zoning Designation For The Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline Area And Adjacent Open Space Parcels, Including The Oakport Field Property, Pursuant To Planning Code Section 17.11.020.C And Adopting Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; And
Rules & Legislation Committee
2026-10-29
3.5: Subject: Annual Equal Access To Services Ordinance Compliance Report For Fiscal Year 2025-26 From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report Regarding The Annual Equal Access To Services Ordinance Compliance Report For Fiscal Year 2025-26; On The November 17, 2026 Special Finance And Management Committee Agenda

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