Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

Page 1 of 4 County of Santa Clara Senior Care Commission DATE:   March 11, 2026, Special Meeting TIME:   2:00 PM PLACE:   Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 This meeting will be held in person. Currently, members of the public may also view or participate in the meeting remotely via video conference or by telephone. To attend the meeting remotely, please review the Public Comment Instructions below, then access the video conference at https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/85861933663   (recommended) or via telephone at (669) 219-2599 meeting ID 858 6193 3663# (participant ID not required). Further instructions for viewing the meeting via online stream or participating remotely via video conference will be posted online at:   www.sccgov.org/bosmeeting AGENDA PACKET -- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Brown Act, persons requiring accommodations should notify the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (408) 299-5001. -- Supporting documents are available for review at   sccgov.iqm2.com   and in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors three business days before the meeting. -- Any disclosable public records relating to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to all or a majority of the Board of Supervisors (or any other commission, board, or committee) less than 72 hours prior to the meeting are available for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, 70 West Hedding Street, 10th Floor, San Jose, during normal business hours. -- Commute Alternatives: The Board of Supervisors encourages the use of commute alternatives, including public transit, bicycles, carpooling, and hybrid vehicles. Public transit access is available to and from the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose, by VTA Light Rail and bus line 61. Bicycle parking racks are available in the James McEntee, Sr., Plaza in front of the County Government Center building. For schedules and trip planning information, visit   www.vta.org   or contact the VTA Customer Service Department at (408) 321-2300, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If this meeting body does not meet in the County Government Center, please contact VTA for related routes. Public Comment Instructions Members of the public may provide public comments at this meeting as follows: •   Written public comments   may be submitted at the meeting or by email to   bnc@cob.sccgov.org . Written comments will be distributed to the Commission as quickly as possible. Please note that it may take up to one business day for documents to be posted to the agenda outline. •   Spoken public comments   may be provided to the Commission in the meeting room. Persons who wish to address the Commission on an item scheduled on the Regular Agenda are requested to complete a Request to Speak Form and give it to the Clerk for the purpose of the record (Government Code Section 54953.3). Request to Speak Forms must be submitted prior to the start of public comment for the desired item. For items on the Consent Calendar or added to the Consent Calendar, Request to Speak Forms must be submitted prior to the call for public comment on the Consent Calendar. Individual speakers will be called to speak in turn. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to the time specified by the Chairperson. Groups of speakers on a specific item are asked to limit their total presentation to a maximum of 20 minutes for each side of the issue.

Agenda Packet   Senior Care Commission, County of Santa Clara March 11, 2026 Page 2 of 4 NOTE: The Chairperson may limit the number or duration of speakers on a matter (Rules of the Board, Section 18). •   Spoken public comments   may also be provided remotely through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link above to acc

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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.