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Weekly summary for Monte Sereno
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Monte Sereno this week, city-related budget priority discussions were reflected in the recent Public Safety & Justice Committee meetings on April 7 and April 9, which included updates on county budget and state-federal funding affecting local services. These sessions addressed department budget proposals and integrated waste management planning relevant to Monte Sereno’s fiscal outlook. Key points from the week include: - Review of FY 2026-27 Public Safety & Justice Committee work plans and departmental budget proposals impacting Monte Sereno. - Discussion of state and federal funding cuts, including a countywide $70 million shortfall that may influence local service funding. - Updates on county integrated waste management plans that could affect Monte Sereno’s environmental and budget priorities. What to watch: Monte Sereno may need to monitor how county-level federal funding losses and budget adjustments translate into local budget impacts and service changes in the coming months.

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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
71: $37,395 increasing expenditure appropriations in the Fish and Game program budget, relating to multiple grantees. (4/5 Vote)
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Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting
2026-04-28
66: Approve County sponsorship of Quakes Foundation in the amount of $25,000 from the Office of the District Attorney Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Asset Forfeiture Proceeds Fund budget, to support the Saturday Night Lights Program
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
35: $2,868 transferring funds within the Behavioral Health Services Department budget, relating to the reclassification of one Program Manager III
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Possible action: a. Receive final summary report relating to Historic Grant Program. b. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 138 - $614,853 transferring funds from the Park Charter Fund to the Special Programs budget, relating to the closing of the one-time Historic Grant Program. (4/5 Vote)
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-04-14
Possible action: a. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 129 - $108,452 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Social Services Agency budget, relating to MOCA funds for the Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals Program. (4/5 vote) b. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 129 - $250,000 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Social Services Agency budget, relating to OAA funds for the Senior Nutrition Neighborhood Meals on Wheels Program. (4/5 Vote) c. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 129 - $206,987 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Social Services Agency budget, relating to OAA funds for the Senior Nutrition Congregate Meals and HDM Programs. (4/5 Vote)
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-13
8: Approve the Child Abuse Prevention Council Budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, to be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by April 1, 2026 and subsequently forwarded to the Board of Supervisors through the Children, Se
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Federal Funding Threats to County Services • Featured
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The county is confronting $70 million in anticipated lost federal funding it will need to backfill, with the Office of Supportive Housing facing the largest losses of $29 million. Federal Medi-Cal cuts are driving multip