County of Santa Clara Housing, Land Use, Environment, & Transportation Committee June 25, 2026

The County of Santa Clara Housing, Land Use, Environment, and Transportation Committee met on June 25, 2026, to discuss a range of topics including wildfire detection sensor implementation, agricultural economic development, agricultural worker housing, and transportation infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the activation and potential expansion of a wildfire sensor network with plans to increase sensors from 15 to 30, and updates on agricultural branding and awareness campaigns supported by a $20,000 agreement with UC Cooperative Extension and a $200,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. The committee also reviewed progress on housing element compliance, including builders remedy projects and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) promotion strategies, with attention to permitting processes and fee adjustments to support cost recovery. Additionally, the Board of Supervisors recently awarded a micro-resurfacing road project and commenced a bridge replacement project, with community outreach efforts underway. The committee approved reports and work plans, including forwarding the Airport Land Use Commission work plan to the Board of Supervisors, and discussed legislative advocacy related to housing funding and policy. No specific contract awards or RFPs were detailed, but several grant-funded initiatives and capital improvement projects were highlighted.