City Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
MATT MAHAN, MAYOR
ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1
PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2
VACANT, DISTRICT 3
DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4
PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5
MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6
BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7
DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, DISTRICT 9
GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:33 a.m.- Closed Session. See Pages 15-16 for Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Campos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: All present.
1:35 p.m. - Regular Session.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Campos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers:
All present.
6:00 p.m.- Evening Session- Cancelled.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (District 1)
Rinban Gerald Sakamoto, from the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin offered the invocation.
• Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Adjournment Recognition
Councilmember Peter Ortiz announced that the meeting was adjourned in memory of Gloria Louise Munoz Rodriguez, who passed away on August 13, 2024. Gloria was a devoted single mother to three boys, overcoming significant challenges such as financial struggles. Her home was always warm and welcoming, often supporting her children's friends as if they were her own. Gloria exemplified the resilience of Chicana single mothers in East San José, striving to provide the best for their children. She remained committed to her community, playing an active role in clothing and toy drives throughout San José. Her legacy of selflessness, love, and community commitment will be deeply missed but forever remembered. Her son offered moving words commemorating his mother.
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• Closed Session Report
There was not a report out of Closed Session.
City Manager, Jennifer Maguire announced Aram Kouyoumdjian as San José's new Director of the Human Resources (HR) Department and the City Manager's Office of Employee Relations (OER). He will assume the position on February 18th, 2025.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 City Clerk, Toni Taber announced the Oaths of Office for the following newly elected Councilmembers: Pamela Campos (District 2), David Cohen (District 4), Michael Mulcahy (District 6), Domingo Candelas (District 8), George Casey (District 10), and Mayor Matt Mahan.
1.2 Councilmember Bien Doan presented a proclamation declaring January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Awareness month to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.
1.3 Councilmember Domingo Candelas presented a commendation recognizing the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society for their unwavering support in maintaining the native plant gardens in San José.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember David Cohen pulled Item 2.8 for further questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole, the below actions were taken as indicated. (10-0-0)
2.1 25-031 Approval of City Council Minutes. (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2023. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 22, 2023. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 29, 2023. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2023. (e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2023. (f) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2023. (g) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 3, 2023. (h) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2023. (i) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023. (j) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2023. (k) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2024. (l) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2024. (m) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2023.
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(n) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of September 7, 2023. (o) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2023. (p) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2023.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (10-0-0)
Action: The City Council Minutes were approved. (10-0-0)
2.2 25-019 Final Adoption of Ordinances. (a) Ordinance No. 31151 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections 6.90.320 and 6.90.330 of Chapter 6.90 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code and Repealing Section 10.32.020 of Chapter 10.32 of Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code. [Passed for Publication on 12/3/2024 - Item 2.7 (24-2271)] (b) Ordinance No. 31166 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning 181 Properties from the R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, 73 Properties from the R-2 Two-Family Residence Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, 30 Properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, Four Properties from the CO Commercial Office Zoning District to the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District, Two Properties from the R-M Multiple-Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-1-1 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, One Property from the R-1-5 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, One Property from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, One Property from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, One Property from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, and One Property from the CO Commercial Office Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District, All Located on those Certain Real Properties Situated within the City of San José.
[Passed for Publication on 12/17/2024 - Item 10.1(a) (24-2350)] (c) Ordinance No. 31167 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 3.5 Gross Acres Situated on the Southerly Side of Fox Lane between Oakland Road and Ridder Park Drive (1330-1362 Ridder Park Drive) (APN 237-03-059) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District.
[Passed for Publication on 12/17/2024 - Item 10.1(b) (24-2351)] (d) Ordinance No. 31168 - An Ordinance of the City of San José
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Amending Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) (A) to Add Part 5 to Chapter 20.65 Entitled “Overlay Districts” Including the Establishment of the “Neighborhood Business District Overlay,” (B) the Zoning District Map to Add the Neighborhood Business District Overlay Zoning District to 213 Parcels to Allow Residential Uses in the North 13th Street and Japantown (Taylor Street Only) Business Districts; (C) Chapter 20.40 ‘Commercial Zoning Districts and Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District’ to Allow Residential Uses, as Described in Table 20-90 of Section 20.40.100 of Chapter
20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Districts and Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District Use Regulations’, with Specific Development Standards, as Described in Table 20-100 of Section 20.40.200 of Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Districts Development Standards’, in the Willow Glen Neighborhood Business District; and (D) Chapter 20.55 ‘Urban Village and Mixed Use Zoning Districts’ to Allow Residential Uses, as Described in Table 20-138 of Section 20.55.203 of Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed Use Zoning District Use Regulations’, with Specific Development Standards, as Described in Table 20-136 of Section 20.55.100 of Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed Use Zoning Districts Development Standards’ and Table 20-137 of Section
20.55.104 of Chapter 20.55, ‘Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Standards’ in the North 13th Street and Japantown (Taylor Street Only) Neighborhood Business Districts.
[Passed for Publication on 12/17/2024 - Item 10.2 (24-2352)] (e) Ordinance No. 31169 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 20.55.203 of Chapter 20.55 of Title 20, Amending Sections 20.195.010, 20.195.020, 20.195.070, 20.195.080, 20.195.090, and 20.195.100 of Chapter 20.195 of Title 20, Adding a New Part 4 to Chapter 20.195 of Title 20, and Adding a New Section 20.200.1225 to Chapter 20.200 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Streamlined Infill Housing Development.
[Passed for Publication on 12/17/2024 - Item 10.3(b) (24-2353)]
Action: (a) Ordinance No. 31151, (b) Ordinance No. 31166, (c) Ordinance No. 31167, (d) Ordinance No. 31168, and (e) Ordinance No. 31169 were adopted. (10-0-0)
2.3 25-032 Approval of Council Committee Minutes. (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 3, 2024.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 24, 2024.
(c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 31, 2024.
(d) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 14, 2024.
(e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government
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Committee Minutes of September 18, 2024.
(f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 25, 2024.
(g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of November 6, 2024.
(h) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of February 5, 2024.
(i) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of March 4, 2024.
(j) Special Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of April 8, 2024.
(k) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of February 8, 2024.
(l) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of March 14, 2024.
(m) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of March 21, 2024.
(n) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of May 16, 2024.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Action: The Council Committee Minutes were approved. (10-0-0)
2.4 25-024 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Doan from the regular meeting of City Council on December 17, 2024 due to the death of a close family member.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Doan)
Action: The request for an excused absence for Councilmember Doan from the regular meeting of City Council on December 17, 2024 was approved. (10-0-0)
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
2.7 25-025 Boards and Commissions Appointments.
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Airport Commission:
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(1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Manoj Kumar for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
(b) Arts Commission:
(1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Manjiri Yeravadekar for a term ending June 30, 2028.
(c) Downtown Parking Board:
(1) Downtown Business Association Representative Seat: Appoint Elizabeth Chien-Hale for a term ending June 30, 2027;
(2) At Large Representative Seat: Appoint J.D. Heindel for a term ending June 30, 2028; and
(3) Downtown Events Representative Seat: Appoint Robert Massey for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
(d) Historic Landmarks Commission:
(1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Himat Bainiwal for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029; and
(2) Citywide Seat: Appoint Steve Cohen for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
(e) Housing and Community Development Commission:
(1) District 4 Seat: Nuha Khan for a term ending June 30, 2027; and (2) Citywide Seat/ARO Tenant: Ali Sapirman for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
(f) Library and Education Commission:
(1) District 5 Seat: Appoint Jose Abastida for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029; and
(2) Citywide Seat: Appoint Marvin Mccrary for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
(g) Measure T Community Oversight Committee:
(1) Finance/Accounting Seat: Appoint Jay Anand for a term beginning on the date of appointment; and
(2) Business Seat: Appoint Mansukh Singh for a term beginning on the date of appointment.
(h) Parks and Recreation Commission:
(1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Ashesh Singh for a partial term ending June 30, 2025 and to a subsequent four year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
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Action: The following Boards and Commissions appointments were approved:
(a) Airport Commission: (1) District 1 Seat: Manoj Kumar (b) Arts Commission: (1) District 1 Seat: Manjiri Yeravadekar (c) Downtown Parking Board: (1) Downtown Business Association Representative Seat: Elizabeth Chien-Hale; (2) At Large Representative Seat: J.D. Heindel; (3) Downtown Events Representative Seat: Robert Massey
(d) Historic Landmarks Commission: (1) Citywide Seat: Himat Bainiwal; (2) Citywide Seat: Steve Cohen
(e) Housing and Community Development Commission: (1) District 4 Seat:
Nuha Khan
(2) Citywide Seat/ARO Tenant: Ali Sapirman
(f) Library and Education Commission: (1) District 5 Seat: Jose Abastida; (2) Citywide Seat: Marvin Mccrary
(g) Measure T Community Oversight Committee: (1) Finance/Accounting Seat:
Jay Anand; (2) Business Seat: Mansukh Singh and
(h) Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) District 1 Seat: Ashesh Singh. (10-0-0)
2.8 25-008 Grant Agreement with a Supportive Parking for Recreational Vehicles Program Site Operator at 1300 Berryessa Road.
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with WeHOPE in an amount not to exceed $2,804,142 for the Supportive Parking for Recreational Vehicles Program site operator at 1300 Berryessa Road, retroactive from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
(b) Adopt the following Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Fund:
(1) Decrease the Homelessness Prevention System appropriation to the Housing Department by $2,804,412; and
(2) Increase the Emergency Shelters appropriation to the Housing Department by $2,804,142.
CEQA: Addendum to the Incidental Safe Parking Use Municipal Code Amendments Negative Declaration (Resolution No. 78990) File No.
ER22-220. Council District 4. (Housing/City Manager)
Councilmember David Cohen asked questions regarding the item.
Erik Solivan, Director, Housing Department responded to questions.
Action: (a) Resolution No. RES2025-1 and (b) Appropriation Ordinance No. 31170 were adopted, regarding the Grant Agreement with a Supportive Parking for Recreational Vehicles Program Site Operator at 1300 Berryessa Road. (10-0-0)
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2.9 25-026 City Council Appointments of Committees, Boards, and Commissions. (a) Approve the Mayor’s Appointments for each of the Council standing committees as described in Exhibit “A” of this Memorandum. (b) Except for appointments which the Mayor has sole authority to appoint pursuant to statute, organization by laws, or other governing documents, appoint Councilmembers to each of the Boards, Commissions or Committees and assignments as described in Exhibit “B” of the Mayor’s Memorandum.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)
Action: The following City Council appointments of Committees, Boards, and Commissions were approved as stated on the memorandum authored by Matt Mahan, dated, January 8, 2025 recommending the following:
(a) the Mayor’s Appointments for each of the Council standing committees as described in Exhibit “A” of the Memorandum.
(b) except for appointments which the Mayor has sole authority to appoint pursuant to statute, organization by laws, or other governing documents, appoint Councilmembers to each of the Boards, Commissions or Committees and assignments as described in Exhibit “B” of the Mayor’s Memorandum. (10-0-0)
2.10 25-009 Actions Related to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program Fiscal Year 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award and Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Amendments.
(a) Adopt a resolution accepting the 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award in the amount of $642,113; and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action.
(b) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Increase the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award - Police 2023 City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the Police Department by $642,113; and
(2) Increase the estimate for revenue from the Federal Government by $642,113.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Police/City Manager)
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Action: (a) Resolution No. RES2025-2, (b) Appropriation Ordinance No. 31171, and (b) Resolution No. RES2025-3 were adopted, regarding the actions related to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program Fiscal Year 2024 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award and Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Amendments. (10-0-0)
2.11 25-035 Retroactive Approval of District 4 Piedmont Middle School Tree Planting Sponsored by Council District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 8, 2025:
(a) Retroactively approve the District 4 Piedmont Middle School Tree Planting scheduled on October 26, 2024 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 1/8/2025 - Item B.4]
Action: The Council District 4 Event as a City Council Sponsored Special Event was retroactively approved. (10-0-0)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report)
City Manager, Jennifer Maguire announced that the City of San Jose's Clean Energy Department, in partnership with Silicon Valley Clean Energy, was recently awarded $6 million of $12 million of a charging and fueling infrastructure grant from the Federal Highway Administration to install electric vehicle or EV charging stations in underserved communities throughout the county of Santa Clara. This project will install 237 EV charging ports in San Jose and neighboring cities within the Silicon Valley. The ports will be installed at 12 City owned libraries, community centers, and parks.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
None provided.
3.3 25-015 Access to and Use of Neighborhood Blight Programs by Traditionally Marginalized Communities Audit Report.
As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on December 12, 2024, accept the report on an audit of access to neighborhood blight programs by traditionally marginalized communities.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of
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any City action. (City Auditor)
[Neighborhood Services and Education Committee referral 12/12/2024 - Item (d)5]
Joe Rois, City Auditor; Brittney Harvey, Supervising Auditor; Michael O’Connell Jr., Program Performance Auditor II; and Adrian Perez, Program Performance Auditor II offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the report on an audit of access to neighborhood blight programs by traditionally marginalized communities was accepted.
Including acceptance of the joint memorandum co-authored by Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Campos, and Councilmember Doan, dated January 10, 2025, recommending the following:
1.) Accept the report and audit recommendations.
2.) Direct the City Manager to prepare a Manager’s Budget Addendum outlining additional funding needed for a potential geographically-focused education, outreach and enforcement pilot to address systemic blight in heavily-impacted, historically disadvantaged neighborhoods in the City. (10-0-0)
3.4 25-011 2025 Legislative Program and Legislative Priorities.
Adopt the 2025 Legislative Program and Legislative Priorities.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
The presentations for Items 3.4 and 3.5 were heard together.
Sarah Zárate, Director, Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; Zane Barnes, Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer; Steve Stamos, Senior Executive Analyst, IGR; and Nicholas Ochoa, Senior Executive Analyst, IGR offered the presentation and responded to questions for Items 3.4 and 3.5.
Public Comment: Angel Aliano (SVCN) and Juritzi (SIREN) provided public testimony regarding the item.
Councilmember David Cohen spoke to the importance of community safety regarding fire protection. He suggested adding something into the Cities legislative priorities to articulate that. Such as having partnerships with the county, state, and federal government on funding for fire suppression, support for fire prevention, particularly in the urban wildlife interface zones in the City.
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Motion: Councilmember David Cohen moved approval of the staff recommendation.
Including the following additional language regarding fire prevention and suppression:
Seeking state support for fire prevention and suppression in our city, particularly on urban wildlife interface zones. Collaborate with the county and state to ensure hillsides are prepared. Seek funding for vegetation control.
Councilmember Peter Ortiz seconded the motion.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Bien Doan moved approval of his blue memorandum, dated, January 14, 2025. The Substitute Motion failed for a lack of seconder.
Action: On a call to question, the motion carried unanimously, the 2025 Legislative Program and Legislative Priorities were adopted. Including the following additional language regarding fire prevention and suppression: Seeking state support for fire prevention and suppression in our city, particularly on urban wildlife interface zones.
Collaborate with the county and state to ensure hillsides are prepared. Seek funding for vegetation control. (10-0-0)
Upon clarification of the vote count, Councilmembers Campos and Casey affirmed their yes votes.
3.5 25-012 Fall Intergovernmental Relations Report.
(a) Accept the Fall Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2023-2024 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log. (c) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2023-2024 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
Sarah Zárate, Director, Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations; Zane Barnes, Chief Intergovernmental Relations Officer; Steve Stamos, Senior Executive Analyst, IGR; and Nicholas Ochoa, Senior Executive Analyst, IGR offered the presentation and responded to questions for Items 3.4 and 3.5.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, (a) the Fall Intergovernmental Relations Report was accepted; (b) all the City positions summarized in the 2023- 2024 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log were reaffirmed; and (c) all the City positions summarized in the 2023- 2024 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log were reaffirmed. (10-0-0)
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4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
4.1 25-018 Options for Expanding Alternative Response and Co-Response Programs to 911 Calls for Service.
As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on October 17, 2024, accept the Options for Expanding Alternative Response and Co-Response Programs to 911 Calls for Service.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager/Police)
[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 10/17/2024 - Item (d)3]
DEFERRED TO 2/4/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
1. Elaine Churchill spoke to her previous employment with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from 2008 to 2021; and stated that her FMLA rights and bargaining unit agreements were violated, and her issues with Apple.
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2. Crystal Jimenez spoke on behalf of (Araceli Esquivel from PAC) to voice the importance of prioritizing the defense of the immigrant/ undocumented community. She spoke to the efforts of Guadalupe Church working with the immigration campaign for over a year to obtain more funds for legal services.
• Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned at 4:04 p.m. in memory of Gloria Louise Munoz Rodriguez, who passed away on August 13, 2024. Gloria was a devoted single mother to three boys, overcoming significant challenges such as financial struggles. Her home was always warm and welcoming, often supporting her children's friends as if they were her own. Gloria exemplified the resilience of Chicana single mothers in East San José, striving to provide the best for their children.
She remained committed to her community, playing an active role in clothing and toy drives throughout San José. Her legacy of selflessness, love, and community commitment will be deeply missed but forever remembered. Her son offered moving words commemorating his mother.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, ____ __________________________________
Yasmin Johnson, Deputy City Clerk
City of San José
Approved at Council on: 8/12/2025
# of Actions: 4
Attest By:
_____________________________________________
Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José
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• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
FOR RECEIPT:
Tract: 10647
Location: S/E Corner of Epic Way and Seely Avenue
District: 4
Lots/Units: 41/154
Type: Residential Condominium Townhomes
Developer: Summerhill Homes
FOR APPROVAL:
Tract: 10625
Location: Approximately 120 ft south of Kettmann Road and Dashwood Avenue intersection District: 8
Lots/Units: 6/6
Type: SFD
Proposed Decision: Approved
Developer: Viam Kettmann Partners LLC
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SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
January 14, 2025
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Campos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: Kamei.
Place: City Hall Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:33 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) DISCUSSED:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: In re: Claim of Hernandez
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ15719782
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
2. Case Name: In re: Claim of Belton
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ18538199; ADJ19748428
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
3. Case Name: In re: Claim of Olmos
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ17947691, ADJ13471236, ADJ20131150,
ADJ20131149
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
4. Case Name: Buckley, Jill v. City of San Jose
Name(s) of Party(ies) JILL BUCKLEY, CITY OF SAN JOSE
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Court: Superior Court, Santa Clara County
Case No: 22CV409206
5. Case Name: Nguyen, Dai Trang Thi v. City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) DAI TRANG THI NGUYEN, CITY OF SAN
JOSE, WILLIAM GERRY, RACHEL ROBERTS,
AND EDGARDO GARCIA
Court: United States District Court, Northern District of California
Case No: 5:21-CV-00092-EJD
B. .PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
Department or Agency: HR Director
Title: HR Director