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Nov 16, 2015

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Santa Clara County   Proposed changes to County policy regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers / notification requests The board will consider adopting a Policy Resolution as proposed by Board President Cortese relating to civil immigration detainer and notification requests.  It will also consider directing Administration to develop a Memorandum of Understanding with DHS & ICE contingent upon adoption…

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Apr 27, 2015

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San Jose General Plan 4-year review and updates on Urban Village development Public entity: San Jose Community & Economic Development Cmte Date/time/location item will be heard:   April 27, 2015, 1:30 pm Recommendation: Accept the status report on General Plan and Urban Village Implementation and provide comments on the proposed approach to the Four-Year Review of the General Plan. Refer this item to…

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Mar 30, 2015

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Mountain View  Minimum Wage Ordinance – Regional Update and Potential Work Plan    Date/time/location item will be heard: March 31, 2015 Receive an update on minimum wage ordinance regional developments and provide direction to staff on whether or not to proceed on a proposed work plan to achieve Council’s adopted goal of reaching a minimum wage of $15.00 per hour…

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Feb 17, 2015

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San Jose City Commission Appointments:  Ethics and Planning Council will interview the 5 applicants for the Ethics Commission [formerly known as the Elections Commission] and appoint up to 3 to terms expiring March 1, 2019. An applicant must receive at least 6 votes to be appointed.  If any vacancy remains, City may continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants…

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Dec 15, 2014

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San Jose: Reed/Liccardo seek to ram D4 Council replacement through, waiving Sunshine rules. As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on December 10, 2014, the council is being asked to appoint an interim representative for Council District 4 to serve until a new council member has been elected. (Mayor/Liccardo). Reed and Liccardo recommend appointing former Council member Margie…

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