CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
1:30 PM
LOCATION:
Council Chambers- 200 E. Santa Clara Street
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
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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:00 a.m.- Closed Session. See Pages 14-18 for Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan , Mulcahy, Foley, Ortiz, Candelas, Cohen, Campos, Casey, Tordillos, Doan.
Absent Councilmembers: Kamei.
1:34 p.m. - Regular Session.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Mulcahy, Foley, Ortiz, Candelas, Cohen, Campos, Casey, Tordillos, Doan.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (District 7)
Splendor Azteca Xipe Totec, an Aztec dance group offered a performance for the invocation.
Heard after Ceremonial Items
• 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).
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, and carried unanimously, new Item 2.17 was added to the Consent Calendar. (11-0-0)
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• Adjournment
The meeting was 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
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Councilmember Michael Mulcahy presented 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.
1.2 Councilmember Peter Ortiz presented 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.
1.3 Mayor Matt Mahan presented 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.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None provided.
Vice Mayor Pam Foley pulled Item 2.16 for comment.
Councilmember Anthony Tordillos pulled Item 2.13 for questions.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole, and the below actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025.
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(e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025. (f) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025. (g) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025. (h) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 25, 2025. (i) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 8, 2025. (j) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2024. (k) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2024. (l) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2024. (m) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2025. (n) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025. (o) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 3, 2025. (p) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2025. (q) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025. (r) City Council Joint Special Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2025. (s) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2025. (t) 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.
Action: Various Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes, and City Council Special Meeting minutes were approved. (11-0-0)
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
None provided.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 8, 2025.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 15, 2025.
(c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 22, 2025.
(d) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 12, 2025.
(e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 19, 2025.
(f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 5, 2025.
(g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 12, 2025.
(h) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 19, 2025.
(i) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 26, 2025.
(j) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 2, 2025.
(k) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 9, 2025.
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April 30, 2025.
(m) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 7, 2025.
(n) 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
Action: Various Council Committee Minutes were approved. (11-0-0)
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
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)
Action: The excused absence request for Councilmember Domingo Candelas was approved. (11-0-0)
2.5 City Council Travel Reports
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
2.7 Biennial Peer Review of the City Auditor’s Office.
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)
Action: The Biennial Peer Review of the City Auditor’s Office was approved. (11-0-0)
2.8 San José Municipal Water System’s Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project.
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)
Action: The San Jose Municipal Water System’s Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project was approved. (11-0-0)
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2.9 Agreement with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. for an Environmental Enforcement Data Management System.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) 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;
(b) 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; (c) 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
(d) 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)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-281 was adopted, regarding the agreement with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. for an Environmental Enforcement Data Management System. (11-0-0)
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2.10 Amendments to the Master Agreements with CTE Cal, Inc. and Professional Service Industries, Inc. for Special Inspection Services for Various City Projects.
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:
(a) Extend the term from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with no increases to the maximum compensation; and
(b) 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)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-282 was adopted, regarding the Amendments to the Master Agreements with CTE Cal, Inc. and Professional Service Industries, Inc. for special inspection services for various City projects. (11-0-0)
2.11 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for 10582: SJC On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project.
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)
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Action: The report on bids and award of contract for 10582: SJC on-call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project was accepted. (11-0-0)
2.12 Actions Related to the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
(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, an d
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)
Action: (a) Resolution No. RES2025-283 was adopted regarding the adoption of Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report all
in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended; (b) Resolution No. RES2025-284 was adopted, 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. (11-0-0)
2.13 Amendments to Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code to Streamline Procurement Processes.
Approve an ordinance to amend the following sections of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code:
(a) Section 27.06.050 to streamline the informal Request for Quotes process; (b) Section 27.06.070 to clarify the process for procuring an on-call contract; (c) Section 27.06.080 to raise the micro contract threshold; (d) Sections 27.10.260, 27.10.370, and Section 27.10.380 to streamline the protest process; (e) Section 27.10.450 to correct a clerical error;
(f) Section 27.10.560 to increase the Director’s signature authority and correct a clerical error;
(g) Section 27.14.040 to add another process for procuring design-build contracts to reflect a change to the California Public Contract Code; and
(h) 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)
Councilmember Anthony Tordillos asked questions regarding Item 2.13(f) of the Staff recommendation.
Matt Loesch, Director, Public Works, responded to questions.
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Action: Ordinance No. 31237 was passed for publication, amending various sections of Title 27 of the San Jose Municipal Code. (11-0-0)
2.14 Actions Related to the 10362 - 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project.
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)
Action: All actions related to the 10362 – 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project were approved. (11-0-0)
2.15 Cost Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara County.
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)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-285 was adopted, approving the Cost Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara County. (11-0-0)
2.16 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) 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 Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
[Rules Committee referral 8/13/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Vice Mayor Pam Foley commented on the current vacancies on various City Boards and Commissions, specifically noting vacancies on the Senior Commission. Vice Mayor Pam Foley encouraged Councilmembers to make appointment recommendations.
Toni Taber, City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office, noted that the Boards and Commissions fall recruitment period closes on September 30, 2025.
Action: The Parks and Recreation Commission appointment of Jose Villarreal for District Seat 4 was approved. (11-0-0)
2.17 Amicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta - Reproductive Rights and Local Enforcement Authority.
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 City of San José Page 9 August 19, 2025
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importance of local enforcement authority for consumer and public health, Case No. No. 25-3828 (9th Circuit).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010 City Organizational & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)
Action: The Amicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta – Reproductive Rights and local enforcement authority was approved. (11-0-0)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report) Jennifer Maguire, City Manager, City Manager’s Office, offered a verbal report announcing the appointment of Jen Baker as the Director of the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. Lee Wilcox, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office, was also acknowledged for temporarily taking on the role during recruitment. Jen Baker addressed the Council to express her gratitude and commitment to the position.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
None provided.
3.3 Cost of Special Events Audit Report.
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
4. PUBLIC SAFETY
4.1 Cardroom Regulation Fee.
(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.
(b) Approve the elimination of the following positions in the Police Department, effective August 31, 2025:
(1) Delete 1.0 Senior Auditor; and
(2) 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)
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Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, (a) Resolution No. RES2025-286 was adopted, amending the 2025- 2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges; the elimination of the Senior Auditor and Staff Specialist positions in the Police Department were approved;
And,
Including the approval of the joint memorandum co-authored by Mayor Matt Mahan, Vice Mayor Pam Foley, Councilmember David Cohen, Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, and Councilmember George Casey, dated August 15, 2025 recommending the following:
1. Accept the staff recommendation.
(11-0-0)
4.2 Reinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit. -
DEFERRED
(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
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 2026 Major Events Status Report.
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the status report on planning to facilitate marketing, City of San José Page 11 August 19, 2025
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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
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Land Use on Consent Calendar was approved as a whole, and the below actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
(a) 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.
(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. (2) 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). (3) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to combine six existing parcels into one approximately 1.17-gross-acre parcel. (4) 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 City of San José Page 12 August 19, 2025
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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 ) Action: (1) Resolution No. RES2025-287 was adopted, regarding 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; (2) Ordinance No. 31238 was passed for publication, approving the 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; (3) Resolution No.
RES2025-288 was adopted, approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to combine six existing parcels into one approximately 1.17-gross-acre parcel; and (4) Resolution No.
RES2025-289 was adopted, regarding the approval, subject to conditions, of 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. (11-0-0)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use– Regular Agenda
None provided.
• O
pen Forum
1. A li
discussed issues with police violence and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
2. Azazel spoke regarding the Columbus Park sweeps and public safety during the sweeps.
3. Je ssica discussed the Columbus Park sweeps and requested social workers instead of police enforcement.
4. A speaker (who did not state their name at the podium) spoke regarding the Columbus Park sweeps, unspecified deadlines regarding the sweeps, and the necessity for social workers. • Adj
ournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned at 2:37 pm.
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nutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, Vanessa Velez, Deputy City Clerk
City of San José
Approved at Council on: 9/9/2025
# of Actions: 3
Attest By:
Toni Taber, MMC,
City Clerk, City of San José
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SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
August 19, 2025
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Cohen, Foley, Ortiz Candelas, Mulcahy, Kamei, Doan, Campos, Casey, Tordillos.
Absent Councilmembers: None Absent.
Place: City Hall Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:30 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 Schroder
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ16199528, ADJ16199969
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
2. Case Name: In re: Claim of Marinelli
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ12113980
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
3. Case Name: In re: Claim of Stallard
Name(s) of Party(ies)
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Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ15792166
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Benefits
4. Case Name: In re: Claim of Sirmons
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ13500988
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Benefits
5. Case Name: Benitez, Rachel and Corina, Sonia v. John, Ajay, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies)
RACHEL BENITEZ, SONIA CORINA, AJAY
JOHN AND CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara Superior Court
Case No: 24cv439520
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Damages according to proof.
6. Case Name: Gonzales, Virginia City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) VIRGINIA GONZALES AND CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara Superior Court
Case No: 23cv423247
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Damages according to proof
7. Case Name: Romero, Carina and Romero, Robert v. City of San Jose
Name(s) of Party(ies) CARINA ROMERO, ROBERTO ROMERO
AND CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara Superior Court
Case No: 23cv410518
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Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Damages according to proof
8. Case Name: Marin, Nancy vs. City of San Jose
Name(s) of Party(ies) NANCY MARIN, CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No: 23cv411329
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Damages according to proof
9. Case Name: City and County of San Francisco, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies)
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO,
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA, CITY OF
PORTLAND, MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
COUNTY, CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CITY OF
OAKLAND, CITY OF EMERYVILLE, CITY OF
SAN JOSÉ, CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CITY OF
SACRAMENTO, CITY OF SANTA CRUZ,
COUNTY OF MONTEREY, CITY OF SEATTLE,
CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, CITY OF SAINT
PAUL, CITY OF SANTA FE, COUNTY OF
ALAMEDA, CITY OF ALBANY, CITY OF
ALBUQUERQUE, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY,
CITY OF BALTIMORE, CITY OF BEND, CITY
OF BENICIA, CITY OF BERKELEY, CITY OF
BOSTON, CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CITY OF CHICAGO, CITY
OF COLUMBUS, CITY OF CULVER CITY,
COUNTY OF DANE, CITY AND COUNTY OF
DENVER, CITY OF HEALDSBURG, COUNTY
OF HENNEPIN, CITY OF LOS ANGELES,
COUNTY OF MARIN, CITY OF MENLO PARK,
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, CITY OF PACIFICA,
CITY OF PALO ALTO, CITY OF PETALUMA,
PIERCE COUNTY, CITY OF RICHMOND,
CITY OF ROCHESTER, CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, CITY OF
SANTA ROSA, COUNTY OF SONOMA, CITY
OF WATSONVILLE, CITY OF WILSONVILLE;
DONALD J. TRUMP, UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, PAMELA BONDI,
EMIL BOVE, KRISTI NOEM, UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES OFFICE OF
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MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, RUSSELL
VOUGHT.
Court: U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Case No: 3:25cv01350-WHO
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Declaratory Relief and Injunctive Relief
10. Case Name: The United States v. City of Rochester
Name(s) of Party(ies)
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MALIK D. EVANS,
ROCHESTER CITY COUNCIL, MIGUEL A.
MELENDEZ, JR.
Court: U.S. District Court, Western District of New York Case No: 6:25-cv-06226-FPG-MJD
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: For Declaratory and Injunctive Relief
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3) of the Government code:
1. Claimants(s): Rudy Ortega, Tony Rodriguez, Robert
Sanchi City Department: Housing/DOT
Number of matter(s) to be discussed: 1
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) of the Government code:
Number of matter(s) to be discussed: 2
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
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City Negotiator: Aram Kouyoumdjian, Director of Employee Relations Employee Organizations:
1. Organization or Name and Title of
Unrepresented Employees: San José Police Officers’ Association (SJPOA) Nature of negotiations: wages/salaries, hours, working conditions, etc.
Name of Existing Contract or MOA: Memorandum of Agreement – City of San José and San José Polices’ Association
How to Obtain a copy of Existing
Contract or MOA:
Web: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-
government/departments-offices/office-of-the- city-
manager/employee-relations/labor- relations-
information/bargaining-units-labor- contract-info/poa
Telephone – Employee Relations: (408) 535-
8150