Approve referral to Administration to report to the Board on October 6, 2026 with options for consideration relating to the launch of the Santa Clara County Healthy Hydration Initiative, a partnership with Valley Water to improve access to safe and reliable drinking water in public schools. (Lee)
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The document is a referral from Supervisor Otto Lee to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Healthy Hydration Initiative. It recommends that the Board approve a referral to Administration to report on options for launching the initiative, which aims to improve access to safe drinking water in public schools through a partnership with Valley Water. The initiative seeks to address infrastructure challenges and enhance student health and wellbeing by providing modern hydration stations. The report is expected to include recommendations on program structure, departmental roles, and potential partnerships.
Key points
Referral to Administration for a report on the Healthy Hydration Initiative.
Partnership with Valley Water to improve access to safe drinking water in public schools.
No anticipated impact on the General Fund as grant funding will be pursued.
A centralized reporting system for drinking fountain concerns will be established.
Research indicates many schools face challenges with aging or insufficient drinking water infrastructure.
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The date mentioned is September 15, 2026, which may not be current.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 130128 DATE: September 15, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Healthy Hydration Initiative RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve referral to Administration to report to the Board on October 6, 2026 with options for consideration relating to the launch of the Santa Clara County Healthy Hydration Initiative, a partnership with Valley Water to improve access to safe and reliable drinking water in public schools. (Lee) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS No impact to General Fund anticipated, as grant funding will be pursued through Valley Water with only existing County staffing to support the initiative. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Access to safe, reliable drinking water is essential to student health and wellbeing. However, a study of California public schools found that only 18 percent of schools met comprehensive measures of "excellent" drinking water access, including having clean, functioning, and conveniently located drinking water sources, and identified funding as the primary barrier to improving school hydration infrastructure. Investing in improved drinking water infrastructure...
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The Proposed Referral Cover Sheet for the Healthy Hydration Initiative has been initiated by Supervisor Otto Lee. The completed legislative file for referral is attached. The referral was submitted to the County Executive and County Counsel on 8/14/26, with a board meeting scheduled for 9/15/26. The initiative integrates with existing department workstreams and requires coordination with Valley Water and county school districts. The Public Health Department has the capacity to support the initiative with minimal impact on other priorities. The estimated budgetary impact is between $0 and $10,000, with minimal costs associated with launching a new website.
Key points
Initiating Supervisor: Otto Lee
Subject of Referral: Healthy Hydration Initiative
Completed Legislative File for Referral is attached: Yes
Date Submitted to County Executive: 8/14/26
For Board Meeting Date: 9/15/26
Estimated budgetary impact: $0 — $10,000
Public Health Department has existing staff with expertise in drinking water safety
Coordination required with Valley Water and county school districts
The initiative integrates with existing workstreams
Limitations
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County of Santa Clara Proposed Referral Cover Sheet Section 1: For Completion by Supervisor’s Office: 1. 2 3. 4 Initiating Supervisor(s): Supervisor Otto Lee Subject of Referral: Healthy Hydration Initiative Completed Legislative File for Referral is attached: (™] Yes Date Submitted to County Executive (submit to kimberly. forrester'a ceo.secgov.ore) and County Counsel: 8/14/26 For Board Meeting Date: 9/15/26 Section 2: For Completion by Administration: 6. 7. Administration Recommendation: Board Direction at Board Meeting LÌ Hold Direction on Proposed Referral for Annual Review and Prioritization of Referrals (based on combined assessment criteria) LÌ Hold Direction on Proposed Referral for Recommended Budget Workshop (based on budgetary impact) Indicate the estimated range of the budgetary impact (excluding current staff time): $0 — $10,000 [_ ] $10,001 - $100,000 LÌ $100,001 — $500,000 L] $500,001 — $1,000,000 L_ ] over $1,000,000 Fiscal comments: Minimal costs associated with launch of new website. All other costs to the Public Health Department (PHD), including outreach to school districts, installation of hydration stations, and technical support beyond capacity of existing...