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Amended Agenda
City
Council
Meeting
Amended
Agenda
Tuesday,
August
19,
2025
1:30
PM
Council
Chambers
MATT MAHAN, MAYOR ROSEMARY KAMEI, DISTRICT 1 PAMELA CAMPOS, DISTRICT 2 ANTHONY TORDILLOS, 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 Please
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Call to Order and Roll Call
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 25-842
Closed Session Agenda
Attachments
Closed Session Agenda
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall 3:00 p.m. - Special Joint Meeting, Wing Rooms W118-W120, City Hall *to be heard immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting, but not before 3:00 p.m. See Separate Agenda 25-872
Special Joint Meeting
Attachments
Special Joint Agenda
6:00 p.m. - Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation (District 7)
Splendor Azteca Xipe Totec, Aztec dance group
Orders of the Day
SEE NEW ITEM 2.17, “Amicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta – Reproductive Rights and Local Enforcement Authority” TO BE ADDED UNDER ORDERS OF THE DAY. REQUIRES A DETERMINATION BY A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE MEETING, OR, IF LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ARE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION.
Consolidated Open Government and Ethics Resolution No. RES2024-99, Section 2.3.2.1.E.3; Council’s Rules of Conduct, Resolution No. RES2023-22, Rule 3(d).
Items
recommended
to
be
added,
dropped,
or
deferred
are
usually
approved
under
Orders
of
the
Day
unless
the
Council
directs
otherwise.
Adjournment Recognition
The meeting is adjourned in memory of Frank M. Taylor who passed away in March 2025. He is survived by his wife Barbara and daughters Emily and Sarah. Frank served as the Executive Director of the San José Redevelopment Agency for two decades through 1999. He was a man of consummate passion about his work, which was the art and science of city building. His ambitious vision to reimagine Downtown San José and its surrounding Neighborhood Business Districts and Industrial Areas led to a spectacular array of public projects that bear his imprint to this day. Always with an eye towards beauty and practicality, Frank never lost sight of his dream to create an urban center worthy of the Capital of Silicon Valley. In everything he did, Frank insisted on a commitment to excellence. He was a big picture guy who was always in love with his city. This is the legacy we honor today and for years to come.
Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
CEREMONIAL
ITEMS
Presentation of a commendation honoring Voyager Craft Coffee for their ongoing dedication as a locally grown business that exemplifies San José’s entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship, and commitment to community. (Mulcahy) Presentation of a commendation to the Venerable Sa Doul Son in honor of 25 years of exemplary leadership and visionary service to the East Side Cambodian and Vietnamese communities in San José. (Ortiz) Presentation of a proclamation declaring August 2025 as Emergency Management Awareness Month in the City of San José, in conjunction with Congress's action, to recognize National Preparedness Month in September 2025. (Mayor)
CONSENT
CALENDAR
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.
Approval
of
City
Council
Minutes.
25-867
Approval
of
City
Council
Minutes.
Recommendation:
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2025.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2024.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2024.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2024.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2025.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2025.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2025.
City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025.
City Council Joint Special Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2025.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2025.
City Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of June 24, 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.
Attachments
02/06/2024 CC Minutes
09/17/2024 CC Minutes
12/17/2024 CC Minutes
02/11/2025 CC Minutes
02/04/2025 CC Minutes
03/04/2025 CC Minutes
03/11/2025 CC Minutes
03/25/2025 CC Minutes
04/08/2025 CC Minutes
03/28/2024 CC SS Minutes
05/09/2024 CC SS Minutes
05/15/2024 CC SS Minutes
01/31/2025 CC SS Minutes
02/11/2025 CC SS Minutes
04/03/2025 CC SS Minutes
05/07/2025 CC SS Minutes
05/12/2025 CC SS Minutes
01/24/2025 CC Joint Special Minutes
03/21/2025 CC Special Minutes
06/24/2025 CC Special CS Minutes
Final
Adoption
of
Ordinances.
Approval
of
Council
Committee
Minutes.
25-869
Approval
of
Council
Committee
Minutes.
Recommendation:
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 8, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 15, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 22, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 12, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 19, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 5, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 12, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 19, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 26, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 2, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 9, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 30, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 7, 2025.
Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of June 4, 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.
Attachments
01/08/2025 ROGC Minutes
01/15/2025 ROGC Minutes
01/22/2025 ROGC Minutes
02/12/2025 ROGC Minutes
02/19/2025 ROGC Minutes
03/05/2025 ROGC Minutes
03/12/2025 ROGC Minutes
03/19/2025 ROGC Minutes
03/26/2025 ROGC Minutes
04/02/2025 ROGC Minutes
04/09/2025 ROGC Minutes
04/30/2025 ROGC Minutes
05/07/2025 ROGC Minutes
06/04/2025 ROGC Minutes
Mayor
and
Council
Excused
Absence
Requests.
25-870
Mayor
and
Council
Excused
Absence
Requests.
Recommendation:
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meeting of City Council on June 17, 2025 due to illness.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) Attachments
Memorandum
City
Council
Travel
Reports.
Report
from
the
Council
Liaison
to
the
Retirement
Boards.
25-793
Biennial
Peer
Review
of
the
City
Auditor’s
Office.
Recommendation:
Approve the Agreement with the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) to perform an audit of the City Auditor's Office for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, pursuant to the peer review guidelines of ALGA, in exchange for reimbursement of expenses for the audit team and the provision of reciprocal audit services by the City Auditor's Office.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Auditor) Attachments
Memorandum
Agreement
25-823
San
José
Municipal
Water
System’s
Water
Supply
Assessment
for
the
Northtown
Data
Center
Project.
Recommendation:
Approve the San José Municipal Water System Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, Feasibility and Planning Studies; CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. Council District 4. (Environmental Services) Attachments
Memorandum
25-824
Agreement
with
enfoTech
&
Consulting
Inc.
for
an
Environmental
Enforcement
Data
Management
System.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
Negotiate and execute an agreement for an environmental enforcement data management system with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. (Brunswick, New Jersey) for an initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025 and ending on or about August 24, 2028, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $801,895, subject to the appropriation of funds; Negotiate and execute amendments, as required, for any unanticipated changes during the initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025 and ending on or about August 24, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; Approve a contingency amount of $98,105 for unanticipated changes during the initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025 and ending on or about August 24, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and Exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through August 24, 2032, 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. (Finance) Attachments
Memorandum
Letter from TPAC, 8/14/25
25-825
Amendments
to
the
Master
Agreements
with
CTE
Cal,
Inc.
and
Professional
Service
Industries,
Inc.
for
Special
Inspection
Services
for
Various
City
Projects.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Second Amendments to the master agreements with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (CPMS Contract No. 9468-C) and CTE Cal, Inc. (CPMS Contract No. 9468-B) for special inspection consultant services for City-funded projects to:
Extend the term from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with no increases to the maximum compensation; and Update the Schedule of Rates and Charges.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Public Works) Attachments
Memorandum
25-826
Report
on
Bids
and
Award
of
Contract
for
10582:
SJC
On-Call
General
Engineering
Construction
Contract
25-28
Project.
Recommendation:
Report on bids and award of a contract for 10582 - SJC On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project for minor capital improvement projects at the San José Mineta International Airport to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction for a maximum not to exceed amount of $3,000,000 for a duration of three years.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-279. (Public Works/Airport) Attachments
Memorandum
25-827
Actions
Related
to
the
Phase
III
Sanitary
Sewer
Master
Plan.
Recommendation:
(a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Report recommending sanitary sewer capacity improvement projects to meet the City’s sanitary sewer level of service policy, Envision San José 2040 General Plan growth projections, and the California State Water Resources Control Board’s General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems.
CEQA: Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), File No.
ER22-287. (Public Works)
Attachments
Memorandum
Attachment
Resolution
Resolution
25-828
Amendments
to
Title
27 of
the
San
José
Municipal
Code
to
Streamline
Procurement
Processes.
Recommendation:
Approve an ordinance to amend the following sections of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code:
Section 27.06.050 to streamline the informal Request for Quotes process; Section 27.06.070 to clarify the process for procuring an on-call contract; Section 27.06.080 to raise the micro contract threshold; Sections 27.10.260, 27.10.370, and Section 27.10.380 to streamline the protest process; Section 27.10.450 to correct a clerical error;
Section 27.10.560 to increase the Director’s signature authority and correct a clerical error; Section 27.14.040 to add another process for procuring design-build contracts to reflect a change to the California Public Contract Code; and Chapter 27.14 to specify that the City may conduct confidential meetings during the design-build procurement process.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Public Works) Attachments
Memorandum
Ordinance
25-829
Actions
Related
to
the
10362
-
2024
Local
Streets
Remove
&
Replace
Project.
Recommendation:
Approve a $35,000 increase to the construction contingency amount of $483,280 for a revised total contingency amount of $518,280 for the 10362 - 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation) Attachments
Memorandum
25-830
Cost
Sharing
Agreement
with
Santa
Clara
County.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for pavement maintenance improvements on Camden Avenue, Canon Vista Avenue, Ginger Avenue, Leigh Avenue, and Woodard Road in the amount of $826,137 and $15,075.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 4, 6, and 9. (Transportation) Attachments
Memorandum
25-868
Boards
and
Commissions
Appointment.
Recommendation:
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
Parks and Recreation Commission:
(1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Jose Villarreal for term ending June 30, 2027.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 8/13/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments
Memorandum
Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest
Applications
25-921
Amicus
Curiae
Brief
in
Culture
of
Life
Family
Services
v.
Bonta
-
Reproductive
Rights
and
Local
Enforcement
Authority.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief being drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) in support of appellee/defendant Attorney General Bonta’s Motion to Dismiss highlighting the importance of local enforcement authority for consumer and public health, Case No. 25-3828 (9th Circuit).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010 City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) Attachments
Memorandum
STRATEGIC
SUPPORT
Report
of
the
City
Manager,
Jennifer
Maguire
(Verbal
Report).
Labor
Negotiations
Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update. TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M. 25-834
Cost
of
Special
Events
Audit
Report.
-
DEFERRED
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the report on the audit of security or other costs of special events.
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 Auditor) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)1] DEFERRED TO 8/26/2025
Attachments
Memorandum
Presentation, 6/16/25, CED
PUBLIC
SAFETY
SERVICES
25-839
Cardroom
Regulation
Fee.
Recommendation:
(a) Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to reduce the annual Cardroom Regulation Fee to $857,216 per Cardroom per year.
Approve the elimination of the following positions in the Police Department, effective August 31, 2025:
Delete 1.0 Senior Auditor; and
Delete 1.0 Staff Specialist.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police/City Manager) Attachments
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Cohen, Mulcahy & Casey,
8/1
Resolution
Letter from the Public
25-840
Reinstatement
of
the
San
José
Police
Department
Horse
Mounted
Unit.
-
DEFERRED
Recommendation:
(a) Approve the reinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit as a collateral, part-time operation using existing funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and include ongoing funding as part of the development of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Base Budget as discussed in the staff memorandum. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept a donation from the San José Police Foundation of six horses, two trucks, two horse trailers, uniforms, officer training, and miscellaneous tack and gear valued at approximately $390,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)
DEFERRED PER RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Attachments
Memorandum
Resolution
TRANSPORTATION
&
AVIATION
SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL
&
UTILITY
SERVICES
NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVICES
COMMUNITY
&
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
25-838
2026
Major
Events
Status
Report.
-
DEFERRED
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the status report on planning to facilitate marketing, sponsorships, local special events, and other activities for the 2026 destination sports events.
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) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)2] DEFERRED TO 8/26/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION
Attachments
Memorandum
Presentation, 6/16/25, CED
REDEVELOPMENT
–
SUCCESSOR
AGENCY
LAND
USE
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.
Land
Use
on
Consent
Calendar
-
TO
BE
HEARD
IMMEDIATELY
AFTER
CONSENT
25-841
PDC23-104,
PD23-016,
T23-016,
and
ER23-176
-
Planned
Development
Zoning
District,
Vesting
Tentative
Map,
and
Planned
Development
Permit
for
a
Property
Located
at
639-645
North
Fifth
Street
and
620-642
North
Fourth
Street.
Recommendation:
(1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin Expansion Project and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.17-gross-acre site located at 639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street from the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District and the R-M Multiple Residence District to the PQP(PD) Planned Development Zoning District (APNS 249-41-075, -009, -022 through -025).
Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to combine six existing parcels into one approximately 1.17-gross-acre parcel.
Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of one new two-story, approximately 10,720-square-foot church education building containing alternating uses of a religious school, preschool, language school, and a privately-operated community center, including outdoor uses approximately 50 feet from a residentially-zoned property, and an approximately 1,950-square-foot auxiliary building through the demolition of an approximately 3,563-square-foot church education building and four single-family houses and one accessory building and the removal of six trees (two ordinance-size and four non-ordinance-size) on an approximately 1.17-gross-acre site. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin Expansion Project (ER23-176). Planning Commission recommends approval (9-0-1, Young absent) (Item 5.a on the 7/9/2025 Planning Commission agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement) Attachments
Memorandum
Resolution
Ordinance
Resolution
Resolution
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
The meeting is adjourned in memory of Frank M. Taylor who passed away in March 2025. He is survived by his wife Barbara and daughters Emily and Sarah. Frank served as the Executive Director of the San José Redevelopment Agency for two decades through 1999. He was a man of consummate passion about his work, which was the art and science of city building. His ambitious vision to reimagine Downtown San José and its surrounding Neighborhood Business Districts and Industrial Areas led to a spectacular array of public projects that bear his imprint to this day. Always with an eye towards beauty and practicality, Frank never lost sight of his dream to create an urban center worthy of the Capital of Silicon Valley. In everything he did, Frank insisted on a commitment to excellence. He was a big picture guy who was always in love with his city. This is the legacy we honor today and for years to come.
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].
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.
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.
Public Meeting Decorum:
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.
Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact.
Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the meeting is in session.
Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them.
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.
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.
Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
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.
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.
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.
Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.’ 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.
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.