City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
MATT MAHAN, MAYOR
ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1
PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2
CARL SALAS, DISTRICT 3
DAVID COHEN, DISTRICT 4
PETER ORTIZ, DISTRICT 5
MICHAEL MULCAHY, DISTRICT 6
BIEN DOAN, DISTRICT 7
DOMINGO CANDELAS, DISTRICT 8
PAM FOLEY, VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 9
GEORGE CASEY, DISTRICT 10
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9:30 a.m.- Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2)
Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda
25-393 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
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• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 4)
Ann Spainhower, the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge • Orders of the Day
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Adjournment Recognition
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Nguyên Trung Chinh (aka Chinh Nguyên) who passed away on April 7, 2025. As the founder of the nonprofit Văn Thơ Lạc Việt in 2015, he created a meaningful space for Vietnamese writers, poets, and artists to share their voices and connect with the broader community. His work enriched San José’s cultural landscape and ensured that the experiences, values, and contributions of the Vietnamese community continue to be honored and preserved for future generations. Mr. Chinh Nguyên helped make San José a stronger, more inclusive city—one where the stories of all communities are celebrated.
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 22, 2025 as Earth Day in the City of San José. (Cohen & Kamei)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation declaring April 22, 2025, as Arbor Day in the City of San José, celebrating the importance of trees in creating healthier, safer, and more connected communities, as San José proudly celebrates its 40th consecutive year as a Tree City USA. (Ortiz)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May 3-4, 2025 as National Fallen Firefighters weekend in the City of San José to honor the lives of our fallen firefighters and those currently serving our communities every day. (Doan)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
25-430 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Recommendation: Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Casey from the regular meeting of Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on April 17, 2025 due to personal matter.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Casey)
[Rules Committee referral 4/16/2025 - Item A.1.a]
MemorandumAttachments
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
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2.7 25-394 Agreement with Christmas in the Park, Inc. for Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Annual Event.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a three-year agreement with Christmas in the Park, Inc., effective May 1, 2025, to continue to manage and produce Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez and provide in-kind support for the successful production of the annual event with the option to extend the agreement by two additional three-year terms.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP16-031, CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e), Minor Alterations to Land. Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Campos, Salas, Mulcahy & Candelas, 4/18/25 Letters from the Public
Attachments
2.8 25-395 Report on Request for Proposals for Shuttle Bus Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Ace Parking III, LLC (San Diego, CA) for shuttle bus services at the San José Mineta International Airport for an initial one-year term beginning on or about May 26, 2025, and ending on or about May 25, 2026, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $5,158,582;
(b) Approve a contingency of $516,000 for unanticipated and related services;
(c) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders related to unanticipated scope and compensation changes and related services, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(d) Exercise up to four one-year options to extend the term of the agreement for a maximum term of five years through May 25, 2030, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
Council District 6. (Finance/Airport)
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.9 25-396 Action Related to the Homelessness Prevention System Program Funding Agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to a grant agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing to increase grant funding for the Homelessness Prevention System program in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, retroactive from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
(b) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund:
(1) Decrease the Measure E - 10% Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Reserve by $2,000,000; and
(2) Increase the Measure E - Rental Assistance (10% Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance) appropriation to the Housing Department by $2,000,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing/City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.10 25-397 Amendment to the Agreement with Verizon for Small Cells Licenses and Permits.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute a Seventh Amendment to the Master Agreement between the City of San José (City) and Verizon Business Network Services, Inc., GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, by Cellco Partnership, its general partner and their Affiliates (collectively, Verizon) to include a commitment by the City to license and permit up to 50 small cell upgrades on existing SmartPoles by September 2025 and for Verizon to replace up to 50 SmartPoles with City streetlight poles by September 2027; and
(b) Negotiate and execute an Amended and Restated Funding and Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Verizon to incorporate limited-term SmartPole small cell licensing and make other changes to modify and clarify small cell license fees, small cell license effective date, rent commencement date, and payment obligation for each licensed small cell site, site license termination and equipment removal requirements; and notification requirements.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-051, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. (Library)
MemorandumAttachments
2.11 25-398 Agreement with Microsoft Corporation for the Construction of Access to the Guadalupe River Trail.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute a funding agreement with Microsoft Corporation, a Washington corporation, for the payment of costs related to the construction of regional non-vehicular access to the Guadalupe River Trail from Component Drive, including authorization for the Director of Public Works to execute associated grant deeds for a temporary construction staging area easement and a permanent easement for the location of the trail connector upon Microsoft’s property.
CEQA: Not a Project, Public 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. Council District 4. (Public Works)
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
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2.12 25-399 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10211 - Balbach Park Transportation Improvement Project.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10211 - Balbach Park Transportation Improvement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Redgwick Construction Company, in the amount of $1,666,232; and
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $166,623.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-009, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 3. (Public Works/Transportation)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.13 25-400 Actions Related to the Intent to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 8 and Community Facilities District No. 11.
Recommendation: (a) Approve an agreement with KB Home South Bay, Inc. to fund the City’s costs in conducting annexation proceedings to Community Facilities District No. 8 and Community Facilities District No. 11 for enhanced services within the Communication Hill Specific Plan area. (b) Adopt a resolution of intention to:
(1) Annex Annexation Area No. 3 to Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill);
(2) Levy a special tax on land within Annexation Area No. 3; (3) Set a Public Hearing for June 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. regarding the annexation; and
(4) Call an election immediately following the close of public hearing. (c) Adopt a resolution of intention to:
(1) Annex Annexation Area No. 1 to Community Facilities District No. 11 (Adeline-Mary Helen);
(2) Levy a special tax on land within Annexation Area No. 1; (3) Set a Public Hearing for June 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. regarding the annexation; and
(4) Call an election immediately following the close of public hearing. (d) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Community Facilities District #8 (Communications Hill) Fund:
(1) Establish an estimate for Other Revenue in the amount of $38,745; and
(2) Establish an appropriation to the Public Works Department for the Community Facilities District No. 8 Annexation Feasibility Project in the amount of $38,745.
(e) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Community Facilities District #11 (Adeline-Mary Helen on Communications Hill) Fund:
(1) Establish an estimate for Other Revenue in the amount of $38,745; and
(2) Establish an appropriation to the Public Works Department for the Community Facilities District No. 11 Annexation Feasibility Project in the amount of $38,745.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Communication Hill 2 Project Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Resolution No. 77172), and addenda thereto. Council District 7. (Public Works/City Manager)
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Memorandum
(a) Agreement
(b) Resolution
(c) Resolution
Attachments
2.14 25-401 Adoption of the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution accepting the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study and direct staff to work through the intra-jurisdictional working group to develop, find funding, and implement the plans proposed by the Stevens Creek Boulevard Corridor Vision Study. (b) Adopt a resolution appointing Rosemary Kamei, Councilmember for District 1, as the City of San José member of the Stevens Creek Corridor Steering Committee, and Michael Mulcahy, Councilmember for District 6, as the alternate.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council District 1. (Transportation) Memorandum
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
Letters from the Public
Attachments
2.15 25-414 Approval of Raymond Townsend Celebration and Tower and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by Council District 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 9, 2025:
(a) Approve the Raymond Townsend Celebration and Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on April 29, 2025 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. (Casey) [Rules Committee referral 4/9/2025 - Item B.4]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.16 25-450 Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee Appointment.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 16, 2025, approve the appointment of Andrew Gardanier as the nominee by the International Association for Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF) to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee (DCAC) for the remainder of a four-year term, beginning April 22, 2025 and ending on March 1, 2029.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)
[Rules Committee referral 4/16/2025 - Item B.2]
MemorandumAttachments
2.17 25-453 VEBA Advisory Committee Appointment.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 16, 2025, approve the appointment of Scott Hamilton as the nominee by the International Association for Firefighters, Local 230 (IAFF) to the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Advisory Committee for the remainder of a four-year term, beginning April 22, 2025 and ending on May 31, 2025, and for the next four-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2029.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)
[Rules Committee referral 4/16/2025 - Item B.3]
MemorandumAttachments
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
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3.3 25-402 Welcoming San José Plan 2025-2030.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Welcoming San José Plan 2025-2030.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Attachment
Attachment - Spanish
Attachment - Vietnamese
Attachment - Chinese
Resolution
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Attachments
3.4 25-403 Actions Related to the 9375 - Market Street Garage Improvements Project.
Recommendation: (a) Award a contract for the construction of 9375 - Market Street Garage Improvements Project to Plant Construction Company, LP, pursuant to City Charter Section 1217 (h), for the base bid, Bid Alternate No. 1, and Bid Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $6,085,340. (b) Approve a 15% contingency in the amount of $912,801. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Brush Design, LLC to fabricate and install an illuminated facade enhancement at the Market/San Pedro Street Parking Garage in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000.
CEQA: Garage Improvements: Categorically Exempt, File No.
ER20-225, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 3. (Public Works/Transportation)
MemorandumAttachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 25-404 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10489 - 2025 - 2027 LS Resurfacing (Multi-Term) Project.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10489 - 2025-2027 LS Resurfacing (Multi-Term) Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $14,522,607.
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,452,260. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Transportation to:
(1) Exercise up to two one-term options (2026 and 2027) for a total amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for each option term period, contingent on the appropriation of funds; and
(2) Establish a construction contingency for any option year of up to 10% of the contract amount, not to exceed $1,500,000 for each option term, contingent on the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 9, 10. (Transportation/Public Works)
MemorandumAttachments
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
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6.1 25-405 San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report.
Recommendation: (a) As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on March 3, 2025, accept a status report on the San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap.
(b) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Approving the proposed programs presented in the San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap update;
(2) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute contract(s) with consultant(s) to implement the Electric Vehicle Concierge and Home Electrification Concierge services for up to eight years starting in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and up to $5.2 million from the San José Clean Energy Operating Fund (funding for subsequent years will be subject to the appropriation of funds);
(3) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a contract with a consultant to implement the Residential Electric Vehicle Incentive program for up to four years starting in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and up to $4 million from the San José Clean Energy Operating Fund (funding for subsequent years will be subject to the appropriation of funds); and
(4) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute contract(s) with community-based organizations and consultants to implement the EV and Heat Pump Education programs for up to five years starting in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and up to $1.25 million from the San José Clean Energy Operating Fund (funding for subsequent years will be subject to the appropriation of funds).
CEQA: (a) Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (b) 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. (Energy) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 3/3/2025 - (d)1] [Deferred from 4/8/2025 - Item 6.2 (25-334)]
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Memorandum
Attachment A
Supplemental Memorandum, 4/10/25
Memorandum from Mayor, Campos, Cohen, Mulcahy & Salas, 4/18/25 Resolution
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
6.2 25-417 Climate Smart San José Plan Semi-Annual Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on April 7, 2025, accept the semi-annual report on the Climate Smart San José plan from September 2024 through February 2025.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Environmental Services)
[Transportation and Environment Committee referral 4/7/2025 - (d)1] Memorandum
Attachment A
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
7.1 25-407 Consolidated Annual Homelessness Mid-Year Report.
Recommendation: Accept the City of San José’s Consolidated Annual Homelessness Mid-Year Report.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/Public Works/Transportation/City Manager)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Attachments
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item
10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion.
If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
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
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
• Adjournment
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Nguyên Trung Chinh (aka Chinh Nguyên) who passed away on April 7, 2025. As the founder of the nonprofit Văn Thơ Lạc Việt in 2015, he created a meaningful space for Vietnamese writers, poets, and artists to share their voices and connect with the broader community. His work enriched San José’s cultural landscape and ensured that the experiences, values, and contributions of the Vietnamese community continue to be honored and preserved for future generations. Mr. Chinh Nguyên helped make San José a stronger, more inclusive city—one where the stories of all communities are celebrated.
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected].
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ABOUT THE AGENDA
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the community in an effective and efficient manner.
· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services. · Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community. · Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a sustainable environment for the community.
· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing opportunities.
The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed, unless otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all members are absent, the City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated date, time and place. If you have any questions, please direct them to the City Clerk’s staff seated at the tables just below the dais. Thank you for taking the time to attend today’s meeting. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings.
Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for City Council items may be viewed on the Internet at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Council Meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on Channel 26.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
(a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting. This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact. (c) Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the meeting is in session.
(d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
(e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them. (f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
(g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags, purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other dangerous materials.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
(a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolic materials.
-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard. (b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. (c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points, knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain items unrelated to the meeting.
April 22, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
3. Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission:
(a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to complete a speaker card and submit the card to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
(b) Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item and/or during open forum; the total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speaker or for an agenda item is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when appropriate. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Applicants and appellants in land use matters are usually given more time to speak. Speakers using a translator will be given twice the time allotted to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the Council, Committee, Board or Commission.
(c) Speakers should discuss only the agenda item when called to speak for that item, and only topics related to City business when called to speak during open forum on the agenda.
(d) Speakers’ comments should be addressed to the full body. Requests to engage the Mayor, Council Members, Board Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation will not be honored. Abusive language is inappropriate. (e) Speakers will not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written statement, writing materials, or objects that have been inspected by security staff.’ (f) If an individual wishes to submit written information, he or she may give it to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
(g) Speakers and any other members of the public will not approach the dais at any time without prior consent from the Chair of the meeting.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct which will disturb, disrupt or impede the orderly conduct of the meeting may result in removal from the meeting and/or possible arrest.