CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
Tuesday, August 26, 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
9:32 a.m.- Closed Session. See Pages 21-24 for Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan , Mulcahy, Foley, Ortiz, Candelas, Cohen, Campos, Casey, Tordillos, Doan, Kamei.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
1:38 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)
Than Phong Silicon Valley Taekwondo offered a Taekwondo demonstration for the invocation.
• Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Adjournment
None provided.
• Closed Session Report
Mayor Matt Mahan offered a verbal report on the unanimous selection of the new City Attorney, Susana Acala Wood, and offered congratulations on the achievement. Mayor Matt Mahan also thanked Nora Frimann, the current City Attorney, for her years of service to the City. Susana thanked the Council for their support and expressed her dedication to the City.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Vice Mayor Pam Foley presented a proclamation declaring August 25-31, 2025 as Silicon Valley Pride Week to recognize the City of San Jose’s vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community.
1.2 Councilmember Michael Mulcahy presented a commendation to Dana Zell for a decade of City of San José Page 3 August 26, 2025
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visionary leadership as Managing Director of Children’s Musical Theater (CMT) San José and a lifelong commitment to the arts.
1.3 Councilmember Peter Ortiz presented a proclamation declaring August 30, 2025 as Lowrider Day celebrating the creativity, ingenuity, and cultural pride of San José’s lowrider community and honoring its lasting contributions to our city’s history and identity.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None provided.
Councilmember Michael Mulcahy recused himself from Item 2.14 due to a financial conflict of interest.
Mayor Matt Mahan noted that the administration requested Item 2.24 be deferred until September 9, 2025.
Councilmember Peter Ortiz pulled Item 2.19 for discussion.
Chris Burton, Director, Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement responded to questions regarding Item 2.19.
Motion: Councilmember Peter Ortiz moved approval of the amended joint memorandum, for Item
2.19, co-authored by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, Councilmember Pamela Campos, and Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, dated August 22, 2025. Councilmember Rosemary Kamei seconded the motion.
Friendly Amendment: Mayor Matt Mahan requested that the deferral of Item 2.24 until September 9, 2025 be included in the motion. The maker and seconder of the motion accepted the Friendly Amendment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole, excluding Item 2.14; including the deferral of Item 2.24 to the September 9, 2025 City Council Meeting; And,
Also including approval of the amended joint memorandum, for Item 2.19, co-authored by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, Councilmember Pamela Campos, and Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, dated August 22, 2025, and the below actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
None provided.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
(a) Ordinance No. 31236 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 13.05 Gross Acres Situated on the North Side of Berryessa Road, Approximately 1,100 Feet Westerly of Lundy Avenue (1655 Berryessa Road) (APNS: 241-03-023, 241-03-024, and 241-03-025) from the R- M(PD) and CP(PD) Planned Development Zoning Districts to the UR(PD) and CP(PD) Planned Development Zoning Districts. [Passed for Publication on City of San José Page 4 August 26, 2025
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8/12/2025 - Item 10.1(a)(2) (25-804)].
Action: Ordinance No. 31236 was adopted. (11-0-0)
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 7, 2024.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 20, 2024.
(c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 9, 2024.
(d) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 23, 2025.
(e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 14, 2025.
(f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 28, 2025.
(g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of June 11, 2025.
(h) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of June 2, 2025. (i) Special Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of June 12, 2025.
(j) Special Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of June 16, 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.
None provided.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
2.7 Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with California Department of General Services for Lease of Airport Premises.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of San José and the California Department of General Services for the buildings located at 1431 and 1433 Airport Boulevard to add five one-year options to extend the term and implement annual rate adjustments with the first extension option to take effect retroactively from July 1, 2025 and the final option, if exercised to extend the lease through June 30, 2030. CEQA:
Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no City of San José Page 5 August 26, 2025
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physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-290 was adopted regarding the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with California Department of General Services for Lease of Airport Premises. (11-0-0)
2.8 Amendment to the San José Clean Energy Green Transportation Program.
Adopt a resolution amending the San José Clean Energy Green Transportation Program to:
(a) Include the offering of PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff for commercial customers to eligible Green Transportation Program participants, effective upon PG&E’s implementation of the Net Billing Tariff for commercial customers in 2026; and (b) Beginning no later than November 1, 2025, and continuing until PG&E’s Net Billing Tariff becomes available to commercial customers (anticipated in April 2026), offer interim export compensation of six cents per kilowatt-hour ($0.06/kWh) for surplus electricity generated by eligible Green Transportation Program participants through regenerative braking.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Energy)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-291 was adopted, approving amendments to the San Jose Clean Energy Green Transportation Program. (11-0-0)
2.9 First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement between the City of San José and Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. for Waste Characterization Studies.
Approve the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement between the City of San José and Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. for waste characterization studies to increase the maximum compensation by $500,000, from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)
Action: The Frist First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement between the City of San José and Cascadia Consulting Group, Inc. for waste characterization studies to increase the maximum compensation by $500,000, from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 was adopted. (11-0-0)
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2.10 Actions Related to Purchase Orders for E-books, E-audiobooks, and Related Services.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute purchase orders with OverDrive, Inc (Cleveland, OH), OCLC Online Computer Library (Ontario, CA), and Baker & Taylor, LLC (Charlotte, NC) for the purchase of e-books, e-audiobooks, and related services with a maximum aggregate compensation not to exceed $1,567,000 for a one-year term beginning on or about September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026, each purchase order to be issued for:
(1) Overdrive Inc: $1,500,000.
(2) Baker & Taylor Inc: $45,000.
(3) OCLC Online Computer Company: $22,000.
(b) Negotiate and execute amendments for all purchase orders referenced above as required to address any unanticipated changes, including adjustments to compensation and reallocation of funding between the three providers, consistent with procurement policies and the City’s standard terms and conditions, subject to the appropriation of funds; and City of San José Page 6 August 26, 2025
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(c) Negotiate and execute one additional one-year option to extend the term through August 31, 2027, 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. RES2025-292 was adopted, approving all actions related to purchase orders for e-books, e-audiobooks, and related services. (11-0-0)
2.11 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Peregrine Technologies Inc. for Real Time Data Visualization Software Platform.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Amend purchase order PO 83435 with Peregrine Technologies Inc. (San Francisco, CA) for a unified real time data visualization software platform to extend the term of the purchase order through June 30, 2026, or as may be adjusted to align with the software renewal term, and increase the compensation by $377,500 for a total maximum compensation not to exceed $727,500;
(b) Approve a contingency of $75,000 required for any unanticipated changes during the current term ending June 30, 2026, subject to the appropriation of funds; (c) Negotiate and execute amendments as required for any unanticipated changes during the current term ending June 30, 2026, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (d) Negotiate and execute up to four additional one-year options, to extend the purchase order through June 30, 2030, or as may be adjusted to align with the software renewal term, 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. RES2025-293 was adopted, approving all actions related to the purchase order with Peregrine Technologies Inc. for Real Time Data Visualization Software Platform. (11-0-0)
2.12 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Daifuku Services America Corporation for the Installation of Preconditioned Direct Expansion Air Handling Units for Passenger Boarding Bridges.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Execute a purchase order with Daifuku Services America Corporation (Carrollton, TX) for the installation of preconditioned direct expansion air handling units for passenger boarding bridges, for a one-year term beginning on or about September 01, 2025 and ending on or about August 31, 2026, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000; and (b) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order, with the last option ending on or about August 31, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-279. (Finances)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-294 was adopted, approving all actions related to the purchase order with Daifuku Services America Corporation for the installation of preconditioned direct expansion air handling units for passenger boarding bridges. (11-0-0)
2.13 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Scott’s PPE Recon, Inc. for Turnout Gear Inspection, Cleaning, Repair, and Alteration Services.
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to six one- year options to extend the term of the purchase order with Scott’s PPE Recon, Inc. (Lodi, CA) for turnout gear inspection, cleaning, repair, and alteration services, with the last option year ending on or about September 19, 2031, 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. RES2025-295 was adopted, approving all actions related to the purchase order with Scott’s PPE Recon, Inc. for turnout gear inspection, cleaning, repair, and alteration services. (11-0-0)
2.14 Actions Related to the Purchase Orders for Tree Maintenance and Planting Services.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Execute purchase orders with Arboricultural Specialties, Inc. dba The Professional Tree Care Company (Berkeley, CA), Brightview Tree Care Services, Inc. (Blue Bell, PA), Rapid Response Force LLC (Hollister, CA), Richard Smith dba Bay Area Tree Specialists (San José, CA), Urban Tree Management, LLC (San Carlos, CA), and West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) for tree maintenance and planting services for a one-year term beginning on or about August 27, 2025, and ending on or about August 26, 2026, for a total
combined not-to-exceed amount of $7,291,500;
(b) Approve a contingency of $700,000 for unanticipated tree maintenance and planting services, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase orders, with the last option, for each purchase order, ending on or about August 26, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA:
Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-086, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Finance)
Councilmember Michael Mulcahy recused himself from the item due to a financial conflict of interest regarding a tenant partnership.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2025-296 was adopted, approving all actions related to the purchase orders for tree maintenance and planting services. (10-0-0-1; Recused: Mulcahy)
2.15 Actions Related to Purchase Orders with Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales, Inc. and Downtown Ford Sales for New All Electric Ford E Transit-350 Cargo Vans.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Amend purchase orders OP 66696 with Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales Inc. (San José, CA) and OP 66700 with Downtown Ford Sales (Sacramento, CA) to increase the total compensation by $2,000,000, for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $3,430,000 for the period ending May 14, 2026; and
(b) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the terms of the purchase orders with the last option, for each purchase order, ending on or about May 14, 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)
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Action: Resolution No. RES2025-297 was adopted, all actions related to purchase orders with Mission Valley Ford Truck Sales, Inc. and Downtown Ford Sales for new all electric Ford E Transit-350 Cargo Vans were approved. (11-0-0)
2.16 Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Two Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute amendments to extend existing Emergency Interim Housing program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service providers:
(a) LifeMoves (Emergency Interim Housing site: Guadalupe) in an amount not to exceed $1,269,651, retroactive from September 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and (b) PATH (Emergency Interim Housing site: Evans Lane) in an amount not to exceed $1,409,480, retroactive from September 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council Districts 3, 6. (Housing)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-298 was adopted, approving all actions related to grant agreements for two emergency interim housing program sites. (11-0-0)
2.17 Amendment to Master Agreement with Change Agents Training, LLC.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with Change Agents Training, LLC for training and organizational development services, increasing the amount of compensation by $250,000 for a total compensation amount not to exceed $570,000 with each service order, subject to appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17- 003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Human Resources)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-217 was adopted, approving the amendment to master agreement with Change Agents Training, LLC. (11-0-0)
2.18 Request for Travel Authorization for Independent Police Auditor.
Authorize travel for the Independent Police Auditor, Eddie Aubrey, to attend the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Training Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 26-30, 2025. Source of Funds: Personal Funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Independent Police Auditor)
Action: The travel request for Independent Police Auditor, Eddie Aubrey, to attend the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement Annual Training Conference was authorized. (11-0-0)
2.19 Amendment of the San José Municipal Code to Increase the Maximum Administrative Penalties.
Approve an ordinance amending Title 1 General Provisions, Section 1.13.150 of Chapter
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exclusive of administrative costs, interest and restitution for compliance reinspections, for any related series of violations. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Chris Burton, Director, Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement, responded to questions regarding Item 2.19.
Action: Ordinance No. 31239 was passed for publication, approving the amendment of the San Jose Municipal Code to increase the maximum administrative penalties; And,
Also including approval of the amended joint memorandum co-authored by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, Councilmember Pamela Campos, and Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, dated August 22, 2025, recommending the following:
1. Direct the City Manager to:
a. Increase the per day maximum administrative penalty amount from $2,500 $15,000 up to $20,000 for each ongoing violation; and
b. Increase the maximum administrative penalty from $100,000 to $500,000 within a 365-day period, exclusive of administrative costs, interest and restitution for compliance re-inspections, for any related series of violations. (11-0-0)
2.20 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10294 - Southwest Expressway Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.
(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10294 - Southwest Expressway Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Koios Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $4,420,145; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $442,014.
CEQA: 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. Council District 6. (Public Works)
Action: The report on bids and award of contract for the 10294 – Southwest Expressway Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project with a 10% contingency in the amount of $442,014 was accepted. (11-0-0)
2.21 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10424 - Sanitary Sewer Repairs FY 2024-2025 Package II Project.
(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10424 - Sanitary Sewer Repairs FY 2024-2025 Package II Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, C2R Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,467,810; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $146,781. CEQA: Exempt, File No.
ER23-189.
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(b) Existing Facilities, and 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction. Council Districts 5,7, 8. (Public Works)
Action: The report on bids and award of contract for the 10424 – Sanitary Sewer Repairs FY 2024-2025 Package II Project was approved including a 10% contingency in the amount of $146,781. (11-0-0)
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2.22 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10285 - Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Repairs FY 2023-2024 Package II Project.
(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the construction of 10285 - Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Repairs FY 2023-2024 Package II Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, C2R Engineering, Inc., in the amount of $1,437,038; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $143,704.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. ER23-189, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301(b) Existing Facilities, and 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction. Council Districts 7, 8. (Public Works)
Action: The report on bids and award of contract for the 10285 – miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Repairs FY 2024-2025 Package II Project was approved including a 10% contingency in the amount of $143,704. (11-0-0)
2.23 Approval of the Board of Administration for the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan’s Standard Location for Regular Board and Committee Meetings.
Accept the Board of the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan’s designation of the Office of Retirement Services, located at 1737 N. First St, Suite 580, San José, CA 95112, as its standard meeting location for its Regular Board and Committee meetings. CEQA:
Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting)
Action: The Board of Administration for the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan’s Standard Location for Regular Board and Committee Meetings was accepted. (11-0-0)
2.24 Acceptance of Federal Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
Approve the following actions to accept and receive federal grant funds:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate the following four grant agreements with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the following grant awards:
(1) Two Transit-Oriented Communities Planning and Implementation Grants:
i. Station Access and Circulation Project in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with no local match; and
ii. Parking Management Project, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with no local match.
(2) Two Climate Program Implementation Grants:
i. Charging Infrastructure Program funds the ‘San José Community Electric Vehicle Charging Access Project’ in an amount not to exceed $2,495,000 with a local match of $323,254; and
ii. Parking Management Program award for the ‘Advancing Curb Management Project’, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, with a local match of $259,121.
(b) Adopt a resolution of Local Support that demonstrates City of San José will take the necessary assurances to implement the four Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant awards and will follow the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funding Delivery Policy and the grant program requirements.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)
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Mayor Matt Mahan announced that Staff requested a deferral of the Item.
Action: The Acceptance of Federal Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission was deferred. (11-0-0)
2.25 Diridon to Airport Connector Funding and Support Services.
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an extension of the funding agreement with the Valley Transportation Authority to a term no later than June 30, 2027 for planning and design consulting services to support the Diridon to Airport Connector project with no change to the total contract amount of $2,500,000.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an extension of, and amendment to, the existing agreement with Arup North America Ltd. to a term no later than June 30, 2027, for planning and design consulting services to support the Diridon to Airport Connector project with no change to the total contract amount of $2,925,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17- 002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Transportation)
Action: (a) Resolution No. RES2025-300 was adopted, regarding the extension of the funding agreement with the Valley Transportation Authority to a term no later than June 30, 2027 for planning and design consulting services to support the Diridon to Airport Connector project with no change to the total contract amount of $2,500,000; (b) Resolution No. RES2025-301 was adopted, regarding an extension of, and amendment to, the existing agreement with Arup North America Ltd. to a term no later than June 30, 2027, for planning and design consulting services to support the Diridon to Airport Connector project with no change to the total contract amount of $2,925,000. (11-0-0)
2.26 Retroactive Approval of the San José State University Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
(a) Retroactively approve the San José State University Flag Raising scheduled on August 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) Retroactively 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 8/20/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Action: The San Jose State University Flag Raising Special Event and the acceptance of related donations were retroactively approved. (11-0-0)
2.27 Settlements of In re: Purdue Pharma, LP, et al and In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation.
(a) Approve the Purdue Bankruptcy Plan and participate in a settlement with members of the Sackler family; and
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Indivior, Mylan, Syn Pharma, Zydus, and Sandoz; and
(c) Direct the City Attorney to execute all necessary documents and agreements on behalf of the City of San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 8/20/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Action: The settlements of In re: Purdue Pharma, LP, et al and In Re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation were approved. (11-0-0)
2.28 Amicus Curiae Brief in United States v. City of Rochester.
Retroactively authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local government entities in support of City of Rochester’s motion for judgment on the pleadings. The amicus brief supports Rochester by highlighting the public health and safety interests promoted by “sanctuary” policies. Case No. 6:25-cv-06226-FPG-MJD (W.D.N.Y.) CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010 City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 8/20/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Action: The authorization of the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae Brief in United States v. City Rochester was retroactively approved. (11-0-0)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report) None provided.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
None provided.
3.3 Access to and Use of the City's Traffic Safety Programs by Traditionally Marginalized Communities Audit Report.
As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on August 11, 2025, accept the audit report on the access to and use of the City's traffic safety programs by traditionally marginalized communities. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 8/11/2025 Item (d)1]
Joe Rios, City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; Brittney Harvey, Supervising Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; Ebelechukwu Obi, Senior Program Performance Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; and Maria Valle, Program Performance Auditor II, City Auditor’s Office, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Michelle Barte, Program Manager, School Safety, and Education, San Jose Police Department, responded to questions regarding the item.
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Public Comment: Jordan Moldow and James offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the audit report on the access to and use of the City's traffic safety programs by traditionally marginalized communities was accepted. (11- 0-0)
3.4 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 from 8/19/2025 - Item 3.3 (25-834)]
Joe Rios, City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; Brittney Harvey, Supervising Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; Michael O’Connell Jr., Program Performance Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; and Dilnoza Khudoyberganova, Program Performance Auditor I, City Auditor’s Office, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Kerry Adams-Hapner, Assistant Director, Economic Development & Cultural Affairs; and Tony Diep, Police Sergeant, San Jose Police Department, responded to questions regarding the item.
Public Comment: Jordan Moldow and Artie offered public testimony regarding the item.
Motion: Vice Mayor Pam Foley moved the staff recommendation with a modification to recommendation #4 requesting that the recommendation be referred to the Community and Economic Development Committee in the January of 2026.
Joe Rios, City Auditor, City Auditors Office, requested clarification on staff direction within the motion.
Amended Motion: Vice Mayor Pam Foley moved the staff recommendation and directed staff to refer recommendation #4 of the memorandum to the Community and Economic Development Committee in January of 2026 with a presentation.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the cost of special events audit report was accepted, including staff direction requesting that recommendation #4 of the memorandum be brought to the Community and Economic Development Committee with an accompanying presentation in January of 2026. (11-0-0)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 Amendment to the Food and Beverage Concession Agreement with SSP America SJC, LLC.
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Food and Beverage Concession Agreement between the City of San José and SSP America SJC, LLC to:
(1) Accept the one-time key money remittance of $2,820,300 towards the completion of SSP America SJC, LLC’s remaining construction projects at the San José Mineta International Airport; and
(2) Revise the construction schedule dates and provide a construction incentive credit of $850 per day per concession location if the concessions open earlier than the revised construction schedule dates.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Aviation or his designee to cancel invoice SJC-25215755 in the amount of $566,950 along with all associated late fees, subject to the execution of the amendment between the City of San José and SSP America SJC, LLC.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport).
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, (a) Resolution No. RES2025-302 was adopted, regarding the Food and Beverage Concession Agreement between the City of San Jose and SSP America SJC, LLC; and (b) Resolution No. RES2025-303 was adopted, authorizing the Director of Aviation or his designee to cancel invoice SJC-25215755 in the amount of $566,950 along with all associated late fees, subject to the execution of the amendment between the City of San José and SSP America SJC, LLC. (11-0-0).
5.2 Amendment to the Food and Beverage Concession Agreement with SSP America SJC, LLC.
Adopt a resolution to repeal Resolution No. 80662 and set forth speed limits in the City of San José in compliance with state law to:
(a) Re-establish speed limits with changes to 18 roadways, including portions of Blossom Hill Road, Camden Avenue, 11th Street, Fruitdale Avenue, Hillsdale Avenue, Jackson Avenue, McKee Road, McLaughlin Avenue, Monterey Road, Quimby Road, San Carlos Street, Santa Teresa Boulevard, Saratoga Avenue, Senter Road, Stevens Creek Boulevard, Story Road, Tully Road, and White Road; and
(b) Maintain current speed limit on portions of McLaughlin Avenue, Story Road, and White Road.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. (Transportation).
John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation (DOT); Heather Hoshii, Deputy Director, Transportation Safety Operations, DOT; and Lam Cruz, Division Manager, Safety Division, DOT, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Jordan Moldow offered public testimony regarding the item.
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Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2025-304 was adopted, repealing Resolution No. 80662 and setting forth speed limits in the City of San José in compliance with state law. (11-0-0)
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
7.1 BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report.
As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on August 14, 2025, accept the Beautify San José (BeautifySJ/BSJ) Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memorandums that involve no approvals of any City action. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) [Neighborhood Services and Education Committee referral 8/14/2025 Item (d)1]
Jon Cicirelli, Director, Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services (PRNS); Olympia Williams, Deputy Director, PRNS; and Paula Pereira, BeautifySJ Interim Division Manager, PRNS, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Lee Wilcox, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office, responded to questions regarding the item.
Public Comment: Ozel, Jessica, and Artie offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the BeautifySJ Neighborhood Blight Reduction Status Report was accepted. (11-0-0)
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, 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 from 8/19/2025 - Item 8.1 (25-838)]
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Rosalynn Hughey, Deputy City Manager, City Manager’s Office (CMO); Tommy O’Hare, 2026 Sports and Special Events Director, CMO; Kerry Adams- Hapner, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs; and John Poch, Executive Director, San Jose Sports Authority, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Jennifer Maguire, City Manager, CMO, responded to questions regarding the item.
Public Comment: Leah Toeniskoetter and Jordan Moldow offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, the 2026 Major Events Status Report was accepted;
And,
Including the approval of the joint memorandum co-authored by Councilmember Pamela Campos, Councilmember David Cohen, Councilmember Bien Doan, and Councilmember Domingo Candelas, dated August 22, 2025, recommending the following:
Approve the staff recommendation with the following direction:
1. Direct the City Manager to return to Council before the end of the year with:
a. An update on the fundraising efforts by the San José Sports Authority and how these funds and the City-allocated funds in Fiscal Year 2025-
2026 Budget will support activations outside of
downtown.
b. Clarity on fundraising for large-scale activations for Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) public screenings (10-0-1; Absent: Foley)
Council recessed from 5:00 p.m. – 5:34 p.m.
8.2 Actions Related to the Agreement with San José Arena Management, LLC for SAP Center at San José, Sharks Ice, LLC for Sharks Ice at San José and Tech CU Arena, and Memorandum of Understanding with Sharks Sports & Entertainment and Associated Agreements.
(a) Approve the Third Amended and Restated Arena Management Agreement between the City of San José and San José Arena Management, LLC, for the property commonly known as SAP Center located at 525 West Santa Clara Street, in San José, California, the term of which extends through June 30, 2051, including all attachments and ancillary documents contained in that agreement and subject to the terms contained therein.
(b) Approve the Memorandum of Understanding related to the Arena District Agreement, prescribing an evaluation and negotiation period from execution of the proposed Arena Management Agreement through March 31, 2027, with a defined goal of identifying a Future Arena Location and executing an Arena District Agreement for the new Arena District no later than September 1, 2027.
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(c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute:
(1) A First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Ice Centre Lease and Management Agreement between the City of San José and Sharks Ice, LLC, for the property commonly known as Sharks Ice at San José and Tech CU Arena located at 1500 South 10th Street, in San José, California, the term of which extends through June 30, 2051, consistent with terms discussed in this Memorandum; and (2) A property use agreement between the City and San José Arena Management, LLC for employee parking and storage on property located along Sharks Way (formerly West Saint John Street) between North Autumn Street and North Montgomery Street, consisting of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 259-29-091, 259-29-001, 259- 29-002, 259-29-003, and pending the City’s acquisition, APNs 259- 29-004, and 259-29-005; and
(3) A five-year option agreement to acquire APN 259-29-004 for a price of $1,226,030, subject to annual consumer price index inflation; and (4) All other ancillary documents, exhibits, and technical revisions as may be necessary to fulfill the terms of the Third Amended and Restated Arena Management Agreement, the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Ice Centre Lease and Management Agreement, and the Arena District Memorandum of Understanding.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-143, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 - Existing Facilities and Not a Project, File No. PP17- 002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Lee Wilcox, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Gumby, Tom McEnery, David M., Leah Toeniskoetter, Jaime Vasquez, Rodney Baca, Doug Bloch, Cheri Lewis, Danny Mangan, Ed Davis, Adolfo Gomez, Paul Pham, Nicholas Adams, and 5 Speakers (who did not state their name at the podium) offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Mayor Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, and carried unanimously, (a) the Third Amended and Restated Arena Management Agreement between the City of San José and San José Arena Management, LLC, for the property commonly known as SAP Center located at 525 West Santa Clara Street, in San José, California, the term of which extends through June 30, 2051, including all attachments and ancillary documents contained in that agreement and subject to the terms contained therein, was approved; (b) the Memorandum of Understanding related to the Arena District Agreement, prescribing an evaluation and negotiation period from execution of the proposed Arena Management Agreement through March 31, 2027, with a defined goal of identifying a Future Arena Location and executing an Arena District Agreement for the new Arena District no later than September 1, 2027, was approved; and (c) Resolution No. RES2025-305 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute various actions regarding the Agreement with San José Arena Management, LLC for City of San José Page 18 August 26, 2025
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SAP Center at San José, Sharks Ice, LLC for Sharks Ice at San José and Tech CU Arena, and Memorandum of Understanding with Sharks Sports & Entertainment and Associated Agreements. (11-0-0)
8.3 San José Downtown Association Services Agreement.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute a Services Agreement with the San José Downtown Association to provide marketing, business retention and expansion, event production, and promotional services through June 30, 2026, for an amount not to exceed $1,238,806;
(b) Negotiate and execute subsequent amendments to the agreement to revise the scope of services, subject to appropriation of funds; and (c) Execute up to five additional one-year amendments to the agreement through June 30, 2031, to provide ongoing services for an estimated annual cost of $313,166 in Year 1, $322,560 in Year 2, $332,237 in Year 3, $342,204 in Year 4, and $352,471 in Year 5, subject to 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
3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Blage Zelalich, Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development, responded to questions regarding the item.
Public Comment: Gumby and Harry Neil offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, and carried unanimously, Resolution No.
RES2025-306 was adopted, approving actions related to the San Jose Downtown Association Services Agreement. (7-0-4; Absent: Mahan, Cohen, Doan, Mulcahy)
8.4 Approval of San José Sports Authority Agreement.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with the San José Sports Authority to promote San José as a location for high profile sporting events and implement a comprehensive campaign of promotions and activations for the City related to the Super Bowl LX (60), the 2026 NCAA Men’s West Regional basketball tournament, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major Bay Area sporting events through July 31, 2026 for an amount not to exceed $1,720,213; and (b) Negotiate and execute up to five additional one-year amendments to extend the agreement through June 30, 2031 to provide ongoing operational support for an estimated annual cost of $484,319 in Year 1, $498,848 in Year 2, $513,813 in Year 3, $529,227 in Year 4, and $545,104 in Year 5, 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; and File No.
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environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Blage Zelalich, Deputy Director, Office of Economic Development, offered comment regarding the item and was available for questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, Resolution No.
RES2025-307 was adopted, approving actions related to the San Jose Sports Authority Agreement. (7-0-4; Absent: Mahan, Cohen, Doan, Mulcahy)
8.5 Actions Related to the Regional Memorandum of Understanding to Apply for the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 6 Application.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute the required Regional Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Santa Clara for the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 6, and upon completion, terminate the existing Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 5 Memorandum of Understanding.
(b) Apply for and execute any and all agreements and related documents to receive funding under the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 6 as a region for a one-time award of $25,329,964.46.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Resolution No.
RES2025-308 was adopted, approving all actions related to the Regional Memorandum of understanding to apply for the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 6 Application.
(7-0-4; Absent: Mahan, Cohen, Doan, Mulcahy)
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
None provided.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use– Regular Agenda
10.2 GPT25-002 - General Plan Text Amendment to Amend Policy IP-2.11.
Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Text Amendment, pursuant to Title 18 of the San José Municipal Code, to amend Policy IP-2.11 of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan to allow for convening either an advisory group, such as the Planning Commission, in-lieu of the original Envision San José 2040 General Plan Task Force, for the General Plan Four Year Review process; and other related minor text revisions. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Ruth Cueto, Principal Planner, Planning, Building, & Code Enforcement (PBCE), offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Chris Burton, Director, PBCE, responded to questions regarding the item.
Public Comment: Alex Shoor and Michele Mashburn offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, Resolution No.
RES2025-309 was adopted, approving the General Plan Text Amendment, pursuant to Title 18 of the San José Municipal Code, to amend Policy IP-2.11 of the Envision San José 2040 General Plan to allow for convening either an advisory group, such as the Planning Commission, in-lieu of the original Envision San José 2040 General Plan Task Force, for the General Plan Four Year Review process; and other related minor text revisions;
And,
Including the joint memorandum co-authored by Mayor Matt Mahan, Vice Mayor Pam Foley, Councilmember Pamela Campos, Councilmember David Cohen, and Councilmember George Casey
, dated August 22, 2025, recommending the following:
1. Approve the staff recommendations with the following modifications and direction: Amend Policy IP-
2.11 to clarify that the City Council shall convene the taskforce or advisory body. The language in the Resolution shall read:
a. IP-2.11 During each Major Review of the Envision General Plan, the City Council shall convene a Taskforce, or an advisory group, such as the Planning Commission, that provides a public forum for community and stakeholder engagement in reviewing and evaluating success in the implementation of this General Plan and recommending any mid-course actions needed to achieve its goals.
2. Direct the City Manager to update the Outreach Plan (Exhibit B) to include the following actions:
a. Conduct outreach to additional community-serving organizations and partners that serve populations with unique and challenging housing needs.
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b. Develop materials promoting open house, virtual, and other public comment opportunities that explicitly solicit input from populations with unique and challenging housing needs.
c. Identify locations for the four in-person open house events with the goals of geographic diversity, accessibility, and meeting community members where they are.
d. Explore the feasibility of organizing at least one citywide-focused virtual community meeting.
e. In collaboration with Council Offices, reach out to school districts to assist with the distribution of promotional materials.
(10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
• Open F
orum
1. Iri
s Rodriguez discussed removing nitrous oxide from smoke shops due to health risks.
2. Michele Mashburn spoke regarding ADA accommodations for new housing. • Adjournm
ent
The Council of the City of San José adjourned at 7:48 pm.
Minut
es Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by,
Vanessa Velez, Deputy City Clerk
City of San José
Approved at Council on: 9/9/2025
# of Actions: 12
Attest By:
Toni Taber, MMC,
City Clerk, City of San José
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SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
August 26, 2025
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley,
Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
Place: City Hall Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:32 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: Guan, Nanzhu v. City of San Jose, Minh Trenh, Jason, Trenh, Tran Hieu, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) CITY OF SAN JOSE, JASON MINH TRENH,
AND HIEU TRAN TRENH, NANZHU GUAN
Court: Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No: 24cv444340
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Damages according to proof
2. Case Name: Chavez, Amanda Gloria v. City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) AMANDA GLORIA CHAVEZ, CITY OF SAN JOSE, ET AL.
Court: United States District Court, Northern District of California
Case No: 5:24-cv-06378-NC
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Damages according to proof
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3. 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
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
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought: Damages according to proof.
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B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
1. Property Street Address,
Parcel Number, or Other
Unique Reference of
Property:
SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San José,
California.
Negotiating Parties: Leland Wilcox and Kevin Ice for the City of San José; Jonathan Becher for Sharks Sports
and Entertainment.
Under Negotiation: The direction will concern price and terms of payment.
Likely Range of Value of
Property:
Negotiated price based use of the property,
expected improvements to the facility, and
comparable rental values
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: 1
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
Department or Agency: City Attorney
Title: City Attorney
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
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
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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