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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: Presentations and Closed Session

county • 2026-05-18 • 02:00 PM
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Rong Qian, Department Fiscal Officer, Registrar of Voters
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9.e
Remy Legaspi, Social Services Fiscal Officer, Social Services Agency
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Remy Legaspi, Social Services Fiscal Officer, Social Services Agency
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Adjourn to the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.
4
Closed Session Items.
Time Certain - To Be Heard No Earlier Than 4:00 p.m.
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Closed Session Items.
Time Certain - To Be Heard No Earlier Than 4:00 p.m.
7
Consider recommendations relating to Certificates of Appreciation, Commendations, and Proclamations.
7
Consider recommendations relating to Certificates of Appreciation, Commendations, and Proclamations.
8
Present Proclamations and Commendations:
8
Present Proclamations and Commendations:
9
Present Certificates of Appreciation to Employee Excellence Award Honorees for May 2026:
9
Present Certificates of Appreciation to Employee Excellence Award Honorees for May 2026:
9.a
Angelica Perez, Senior Management Analyst-Conf Admin, Employee Service Agency
8.a
Present Commendation for Gene and George Guglielmo and the Guglielmo Family for their service on the Florence Commission and their century of cultural and community contributions.
(President)
8.a
Present Commendation for Gene and George Guglielmo and the Guglielmo Family for their service on the Florence Commission and their century of cultural and community contributions.
(President)
9.a
Angelica Perez, Senior Management Analyst-Conf Admin, Employee Service Agency
8.b
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
9.b
Danicka Thomspon, Senior Paralegal, Office of Public Defender
9.b
Danicka Thomspon, Senior Paralegal, Office of Public Defender
8.b
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
C
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Internal Audit Awareness Month" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
C
John Rizqallah, Sergeant, Office of the Sheriff
C
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Internal Audit Awareness Month" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
D
Present Proclamation declaring the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
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Present Proclamation declaring the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
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8.e
Present Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in the County of Santa Clara.
(President)
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8.e
Present Proclamation declaring the month of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" in the County of Santa Clara.
(President)
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8.f
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as “Resource Parent Appreciation Month” in Santa Clara County.
(President) Agenda Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Clara May 18, 2026 Page 6 of 6
9.f
Cynthia Serrano, Child Support Officer II, Department of Child Support Services
9.f
Cynthia Serrano, Child Support Officer II, Department of Child Support Services
8.f
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as “Resource Parent Appreciation Month” in Santa Clara County.
(President) Agenda Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Clara May 18, 2026 Page 6 of 6
9.g
Diane To, Info Systems Tech II, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
8.g
Present Proclamation declaring May 29, 2026 as "Family Reunification Day" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
9.g
Diane To, Info Systems Tech II, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare
8.g
Present Proclamation declaring May 29, 2026 as "Family Reunification Day" in Santa Clara County.
(President)
8.h
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Older Americans Month" in Santa Clara County.
(Ellenberg)
8.h
Present Proclamation declaring May 2026 as "Older Americans Month" in Santa Clara County.
(Ellenberg)
I
Present Proclamation declaring May 16 through May 23 as "BTS (Bangtan Boys) Week" in Santa Clara County.
(Abe-Koga/Lee)
I
Present Proclamation declaring May 16 through May 23 as "BTS (Bangtan Boys) Week" in Santa Clara County.
(Abe-Koga/Lee)
I
Jose Garcia, Deputy Fire Marshal II, Santa Clara County Fire Department Closing
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8.j
Present Commendations for Laura Casas as she receives the ATHENA Leadership Award and Adriana Romero as she receives the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
(Abe-Koga)
8.j
Present Commendations for Laura Casas as she receives the ATHENA Leadership Award and Adriana Romero as she receives the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
(Abe-Koga)
7.k
Adopt Commendations for Laura Casas as she receives the ATHENA Leadership Award and Adriana Romero as she receives the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
(Abe-Koga)
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8.k
Present Commendation for Elizabeth "Lisa" Flores as she retires after over 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara.
(County Executive)
8.k
Present Commendation for Elizabeth "Lisa" Flores as she retires after over 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara.
(County Executive)
7.k
Adopt Commendations for Laura Casas as she receives the ATHENA Leadership Award and Adriana Romero as she receives the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award.
(Abe-Koga)
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L
Present Commendation for Richard Alameda as he retires after over 40 years of service to the County of Santa Clara.
(County Executive)
L
Present Commendation for Richard Alameda as he retires after over 40 years of service to the County of Santa Clara.
(County Executive)
7.n
Approve Certificates of Appreciation to Employee Excellence Award Honorees for May 2026.
(Office of the County Executive) Ceremonial Presentations
7.n
Approve Certificates of Appreciation to Employee Excellence Award Honorees for May 2026.
(Office of the County Executive) Ceremonial Presentations
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Adopt Commendation for Gene and George Guglielmo and the Guglielmo Family for their service on the Florence Commission and their century of cultural and community contributions. (Lee)
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Adopt Proclamation declaring the week of May 17 through May 23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Santa Clara County. (Emergency Medical Services)
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Adopt Commendations for Laura Casas as she receives the ATHENA Leadership Award and Adriana Romero as she receives the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. (Abe-Koga)
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Adopt Commendation for Elizabeth "Lisa" Flores as she retires after over 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Department of Child Support Services)
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Present Commendation for Gene and George Guglielmo and the Guglielmo Family for their service on the Florence Commission and their century of cultural and community contributions. (President)
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Present Commendations for Laura Casas as she receives the ATHENA Leadership Award and Adriana Romero as she receives the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. (Abe-Koga)
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