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Weekly summary for Santa Clara County
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Santa Clara County, recent permitting-related activity included ongoing oversight of capital projects in the design and permitting phase, as discussed by the Capital Improvement Program Committee. The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors took final action on Ordinance No. NS-300.1007 related to Measure A Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, which impacts permitting processes. Valley Water continued collaborative efforts by creating a working group to support project delivery and permitting coordination. Key developments this week: - Capital Improvement Program Committee reviewed status updates on capital projects in design and permitting. - Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance NS-300.1007, advancing Measure A oversight. - Valley Water formed a working group to enhance permitting collaboration and project support. - Board meetings included discussions on supportive housing, public health budget, and infrastructure-related agreements with permitting implications. What to watch: Future Valley Water meetings may provide updates on the working group’s progress and its impact on permitting timelines for water infrastructure projects.

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Agenda item: Roll Call. 1.1. 11:00 AM CLOSED SESSION:. Santa Clara Valley Water District Board (Valley Water) recently discussed this issue.
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
21: the California Department of Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development Grant
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
13: the County's progress of Latino Health Assessment action items
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
35: Approve amended delegation of authority to the County Executive, or designee, to negotiate, execute, amend, or terminate revenue agreement with the City of San Jose relating to providing homelessness prevention services, increasing the
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
20.b: $170,575 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Santa Clara Valley Healthcare budget
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
14: Ordinance No NS-300.1001
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
19: Approve Agreement with Pamela J. Stoddard
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
11: $23,509 transferring funds within the Facilities and Fleet Department budget, relating to adding one Assistant Chief Engineer position and
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-03-10
12: Salary Ordinance No NS-5.26.50
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