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Santa Clara County Meetings
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
county • 2026-03-11 • 02:00 PM
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Wednesday, March 11
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Meeting summary
What happened
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors met on 2026-03-11 and discussed the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 from the Department of Aging and Adult Services (DAAS). The report highlighted the integrated efforts of DAAS programs to support older adults and vulnerable populations through services such as in-home care, meal programs, abuse prevention, and housing stabilization.
Key decisions
No formal decisions were clearly documented in the available agenda materials.
What matters to the public
The meeting addressed critical causes including mental health, quality of life, education, homelessness, and transit as they relate to aging and adult services. The report emphasized rising demand for services due to an aging population, increasing cases of abuse and self-neglect, housing insecurity, and workforce challenges in caregiving. These issues directly impact residents’ well-being and community stability.
Topics covered
Topics included DAAS program performance and data trends, innovations like telehealth reassessments and automated case management, challenges such as funding limitations and caregiver shortages, and strategic priorities for FY 2026 focusing on system improvements, workforce development, community engagement, and sustainability.
Notable people / organizations
Vanessa Merlano Sittauer, Director of DAAS, presented the report. The Department of Aging and Adult Services and the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency were central to the discussion.
Next steps
Residents should watch for posted minutes or vote records to confirm any follow-up actions. Continued monitoring of DAAS initiatives and related causes will be important for public input and oversight, especially regarding housing stability, caregiver support, and service innovation.
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Minutes of Sep 10, 2025 2:00 PM
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Minutes of Nov 12, 2025 2:00 PM
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Approve Senior Care Commission meeting schedule for Calendar Year 2026.
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Adjourn. Pending approval, the next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
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Public Comment.
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Approve Consent Calendar and changes to the Commission Agenda.
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Receive reports from the Department of Aging and Adult Services relating to Departmental updates. (Kelly/Merlano)
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Discuss and approve establishing a Work Plan Ad Hoc Committee, appoint Commissioners to serve on the Committee, and approve an end date.
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Receive verbal Committee reports:
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Consider recommendations relating to the status of standing and ad hoc committees.
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Propose future agenda items.
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Announcements and Correspondence
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Special Agenda - Items for Discussion
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Commission Item Printout
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DAAS FY25 Annual Report Presentation FINAL2 for SCC
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Commission Item Printout
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Work Plan Template
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Work Plan Instructions
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Senior Care Work Plan FY 2025-2026
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Executive Committee.
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Institutional Care and Protective Issues.
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Community Care.
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Legislative.
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Senior Care City Collaboration.
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Discuss Commissioners currently serving on committees.
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Appoint Commissioners to serve on the committees.
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Announcements
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Chairperson announcements.
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Commissioner announcements.
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There are currently three vacancies on the Commission. For internet access to the vacancies list and applications visit: http://www.sccgov.org/sites/bos/bnc.
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The County of Santa Clara provides reimbursement to appointed Commissioners for family care expenses incurred during the time spent performing their official County duties. For additional information please contact the Office of the Clerk of the Board at (408) 299-5001.
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Receive correspondence, if any.
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Consent Calendar
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Commission Item Printout
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2026 Senior Care Commission Meeting Schedule
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Adjourn
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