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Weekly summary for Mountain View
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
In Mountain View this week, the Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee addressed several countywide issues relevant to small businesses, including updates on the county budget and state-federal funding that could impact local economic conditions. The committee also discussed the composition and future agenda items related to business representation in county advisory groups, which may influence small business advocacy in Mountain View. Key points from recent meetings include: - Review of the county budget and funding updates affecting local programs - Consideration of limits on representation from for-profit business groups in advisory roles - Direction to staff on future agenda items related to small business interests What to watch: Mountain View stakeholders should monitor upcoming county committee discussions on business representation and funding allocations, as these could shape support for small businesses in the city.

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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
5/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop's 2026-05-13 meeting centered on Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop. - Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Workshop: 13, 2026 Page 2 of 41 -- Any disclo…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors
4/21/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting's 2026-04-21 meeting centered on Personal information that is provided in communications to the Board of Supervisors is subject to disclosure under... and Copy: Each Supervisor, with additional discussio…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on PROMPT PAYMENT: VTA will pay Contractor within thirty (30) days after receipt by VTA of a proper, fully documented,..…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Held from March 24, 2026 (Item No. 14): Receive report from the Office of Chil…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/13/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-13 meeting centered on Public Comment and Reconvene into open session to occur no earlier than 4:00 p.m, with additional discussion on Pledge of Allegia…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-10 meeting centered on Receive report from County Counsel and Receive verbal report from Office of Labor Relations, with additional discussion on Report…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension Project – March 2026 Update and BSVII April Oversight_Project Update_04.…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-09 meeting centered on AB 939 required each County to develop and periodically update . a County Integrated Wast� Management Plan and to... and Followin…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Transportation Fund for Clean Air 40% Fund Project Selection Criteria Update and Across Barrier Connections Plan Upda…
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MeetingPublic meeting summaryBoard of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
4/8/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-08 meeting centered on Review and Approve Annual Work Plan for FY 2026-27 and Valley Healthcare equipment donation, with additional discussion on Review…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
4/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors's 2026-04-07 meeting centered on Change -0.63 -0.64 -0.66 -0.61 -0.61 -0.59 -0.52 -0.42 -0.27 0.02 and Receive January 2026 Preliminary Performance Re…
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April 2026
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MeetingMeeting summary
4/3/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-03 meeting centered on Call to Order/ and Public Comment, with additional discussion on Convene hearing continued from April 2, 2026 to consider Appeal…
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Regular Meeting
2026-04-21
41: Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph
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Regular Meeting
2026-04-21
2026: Personal information that is provided in communications to the Board of Supervisors is subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act and the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance
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Regular Meeting
2026-03-24
47: Resolution(s), if any, to be adopted within limits imposed by the Sunshine Ordinance and the Ralph
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Regular Meeting
2026-03-24
001: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 21. 260250 [Initiating Landmark Designation - Religious School for the Congregation Emanu-El/Grabhorn Press Building] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman Resolution initiating landmark designation
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Regular Meeting
2026-03-24
010: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? City and County of San Francisco Page 13 Printed at 10:14 pm on 3/19/26
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Regular Meeting
2026-03-24
014: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 33. 260262 [Initiating Landmark Designation - Arthur Castle Home] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman Resolution initiating landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the Arthur
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Regular Meeting
2026-03-24
019: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 36. 260265 [Initiating Landmark Designation - The Vogue] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman Resolution initiating landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for The Vogue, located at
Regular Meeting
2026-03-24
030: Question: Shall this Resolution be ADOPTED? 31. 260260 [Initiating Landmark Designation - International Institute] Sponsors: Sherrill; Mandelman Resolution initiating landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for the

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