Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors

Page 1 of 2 County of Santa Clara Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council DATE:   March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting TIME:   10:00 AM PLACE:   110 Tasman Dr 110 Tasman Dr   –   1060 Assembly Room San Jose, CA 95134 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. Opening 1. Call to Order/Roll Call. 2. Public Comment. This item is reserved for persons desiring to address the Council on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council that is not on this agenda. Members of the public who wish to address the Council on any item not listed on the agenda should complete a Request to Speak Form and give it to the Deputy Clerk. The Chairperson will call individuals to speak in turn. Speakers are limited to the following: three minutes if the Chairperson or designee determines that five or fewer persons wish to address the Council; two minutes if the Chairperson or designee determines that between six and fourteen persons wish to address the Council; and one minute if the Chairperson or designee determines that fifteen or more persons wish to address the Council. The law does not permit Council action or extended discussion of any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Council action or response is requested, the Council may place the matter on a future agenda. 3. Approve Consent Calendar and changes to the Council's Agenda. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered at the end of the Regular Agenda for discussion, or earlier in the discretion of the Chairperson. The Council may also add items on the Regular Agenda to the Consent Calendar.

Agenda Packet   Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council, County of Santa Clara March 3, 2026 Page 2 of 2 Notice to the public: There is no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items, and the recommended actions are voted on in one motion. If an item is approved on the consent vote, the specific action listed in the agenda is approved. Members of the public who wish to address the Council on any Consent Calendar items should request to speak at this time. Each speaker is limited to up to two minutes total, as determined by the Chairperson. Regular Agenda - Items for Discussion 4. Receive report from TriWest Group and Youth Advisory Council relating to Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council Workplan and community survey. (ID# 127787) 5. Approve proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act and Yo

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What happened The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting on March 3, 2026, focused on addressing disparities in juvenile arrests and the juvenile justice system, particularly racial and ethnic disproportionalities. The meeting included a review of reports and data from the Probation Department and District Attorney’s Office, highlighting significant disparities affecting Black and Latino youth in arrests and referrals to Juvenile Hall. Community perspectives on policing and arrest disparities were also examined through surveys and interviews conducted by the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) and other partners. Key decisions No formal decisions were clearly documented in the available agenda materials. What matters to the public The meeting is relevant to residents concerned with mental health, education, environment, immigration, and transit, as these causes intersect with juvenile justice and community safety. The data and community feedback presented highlight ongoing challenges in equitable law enforcement and youth support services, emphasizing the need for continued oversight and community engagement. Topics covered Juvenile justice disparities, law enforcement data collection and analysis, community surveys on police interactions, youth safety and respect during police contacts, diversion programs, and geographic trends in youth arrests. Notable people / organizations Probation Department Research and Development Unit, District Attorney’s Office, Youth Advisory Council (YAC), TriWest, City of San Jose Safe School Campus Initiative, and community organizations involved in survey and interview efforts. Next steps Residents should watch for posted minutes or vote records to confirm any future decisions, monitor updates on juvenile justice disparity initiatives, and participate in public comment opportunities related to law enforcement practices and youth support programs.