Supervisor Otto Lee 2021 board referrals
In 2021 I was honored to bring 28 referrals before the Board of Supervisors, 16 of which were joint referrals with my colleagues. Click on each item for referral link.
January
1/26/21 Hazard pay for grocery store & drugstore frontline workers
February
2/23/21 Department of corrections needs assessment & development of master plan
March
3/23/21 Plan and implementation of anti-hate community outreach due to increase of anti-AAPI hate crimes and violence
April
4/20/21 Recommendations relating to county impacts regarding federal immigration reform
June
6/8/21 Design and implementation of a firearm buy-back annual program
6/22/21 Temporary housing solutions for justice-involved girls and gender-expansive youth
6/22/21 County of Santa Clara obtaining certification by Welcoming America
August
8/31/21 Energy and water efficiency opportunities at O'Connor, De Paul, & Saint Louise Hospitals, and Valley Health Center
October
10/5/21 Establish a County of Santa Clara sustainability commission
10/19/21 Address video arraignment issues involving criminal court cases
December
12/7/21 Motel & wrap-around services program to support unhoused residents
12/14/21 Revising board policy 3.68 on donations and sponsorships using County assets
Joint referrals
February
2/9/21 Traffic enforcement safety measure for Sierra Rd./East Foothills
[Chavez & Lee]
2/9/21 Federal emergency rental assistance
[Chavez & Lee]
2/23/21 COVID-19 vaccine utilization plan to expand accessibility and availability
[Lee & Chavez]
March
3/9/21 Resolution denouncing anti-Asian sentiments and violence against AAPI community
[Lee & Ellenberg]
April
4/6/21 Maranatha Christian Center sponsorship for alarm wristbands and lanyards in response to hate crimes against elders in AAPI community
[Lee & Chavez]
May
5/4/2021 Recommendations for allocation of American rescue plan federal funding
[Ellenberg & Lee]
5/4/21 Recommendations to exploring supportive housing options in District 3
[Lee & Simitian]
June
6/8/21 Partnership with San José State University to support the County's hate crimes task force
[Chavez & Lee]
6/22/21 Ridgeline Protection Easement for the Lehigh Quarry in Cupertino
[Simitian & Lee]
August
8/17/21 Public Information Request Relating to the County Jail and Operations at the Sheriff's Department and Submit to State, Local and Relevant Parties for Investigation
[Simitian & Lee]
September
9/14/21 Support for the imminent resettlement of Afghan refugees in the County of Santa Clara
[Ellenberg & Lee]
9/28/21 Neighborhood impacts and benefits of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) in unincorporated County of Santa Clara
[Ellenberg & Lee]
9/28/21 Funding recommendations to LifeMoves for transitional housing projects (Repurposing Shipping Containers)
[Simitian & Lee]
November
11/2/21 Report identifying funding and appropriate vacant/under-utilized County-owned sites for interim housing development & safe parking
[Chavez & Lee]
11/2/21 Public reporting of custody-related incidents
[Ellenberg & Lee]
December
12/7/21 Small Business Resiliency Grant Program
[Ellenberg & Lee]