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Weekly summary for Monte Sereno
May 11, 2026 to May 17, 2026 • Updated May 12, 2026
This week in Monte Sereno, the most significant local development related to homelessness comes from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, whose recent meetings included receiving an annual report from the Office of Supportive Housing on housing and community development programs. These reports provide important context for Monte Sereno as part of the countywide efforts to address homelessness. Key points from recent county-level activity relevant to Monte Sereno include: - Review of the Supportive Housing System Dashboard and temporary housing program reports. - Discussion of homelessness prevention services agreements involving nearby cities. - Updates on integrated support programs from the Department of Aging and Adult Services. What to watch: Monte Sereno residents and officials may want to follow upcoming county reports and initiatives from the Office of Supportive Housing, as these will influence local strategies and resources addressing homelessness in the city.

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Agenda item: Possible action: a. Receive bi-monthly report relating to Supportive Housing System Dashboard. b. Receive semi-annual report relating to Temporary Housing programs. c. Receive semi-annual report relating to Homelessness Prevention programs. d. Receive semi-annual report relating to Reentry programs. e. Receive semi-annual report relating to Veteran programs.. Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee recently discussed this issue.
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4/25/2026, 9:51:29 PM
Homelessness & Housing Affordability
Santa Clara County has a record number of more than 10,700 homeless people, according to a recent point-in-time count. Chronic homelessness has increased 21% since 2023, and more people are reporting being homeless for …
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-17
Possible action: a. Receive bi-monthly report relating to Supportive Housing System Dashboard. b. Receive semi-annual report relating to Temporary Housing programs. c. Receive semi-annual report relating to Homelessness Prevention programs. d. Receive semi-annual report relating to Reentry programs. e. Receive semi-annual report relating to Veteran programs
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
5: 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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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
4: Receive reports from the Department of Aging and Adult Services relating to Departmental updates
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
8.b: Homelessness Ad Hoc Committee
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
7.a: Discuss Commissioners currently serving on committees
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
7: the status of standing and ad hoc committees
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
6.e: Senior Care City Collaboration
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-11
9.e: Receive correspondence, if any
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Homelessness & Housing Affordability
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Santa Clara County has a record number of more than 10,700 homeless people, according to a recent point-in-time count. Chronic homelessness has increased 21% since 2023, and more people are reporting being homeless for t