The city council will consider approving a draft response to the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County report regarding VTA management and oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II. The agenda includes the city draft reply and the original grand jury findings as...
Sasha Lowery
August 29, 20261 min read
The city council will address a single recommendation during its September 2, 2026 meeting.
The recommended action requires council members to approve a draft response document.
The draft reply addresses the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County report.
The grand jury publication examines VTA management and oversight practices related to BART Silicon Valley Phase II.
Staff reports list the city draft response as Attachment A.
The original civil grand jury findings are included as Attachment B for reference.
City Council Meeting (2026-09-02). Retrieved from https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-1469
Sasha Lowery
Sasha Lowery writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Saratoga.
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