Santa Clara County - Board of Supervisors - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - 9:30 a.m. - HD

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors convened on February 24, 2026, addressing multiple agenda items with significant focus on procurement and policy matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a consolidated surveillance use policy for automated license plate readers (ALPR) for the cities of Saratoga, Cupertino, and Los Altos Hills, with conditions excluding the vendor Flock due to privacy and data security concerns. The board directed further analysis on potential policy enhancements and vendor contract safeguards. Additionally, the board reviewed budgetary impacts on county programs, notably the South County Youth Task Force, emphasizing the importance of maintaining funding levels amid fiscal challenges. The meeting also covered legislative updates from state and federal levels, highlighting ongoing advocacy efforts for county priorities. Motions were passed to defer certain staffing appropriations pending further union concurrence and to oppose proposed state cuts to In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), with directives for continued legislative engagement. Public comments extensively addressed privacy, civil liberties, and community safety concerns related to surveillance technologies and social services.