City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
Closed Session at 9:30 a.m.
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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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
25-990 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session Agenda
Attachment
Attachments
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
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• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 10)
Reverend Jason C. Reynolds, Emmanuel Baptist Church
• Orders of the Day
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Adjournment Recognition
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Jeannessa Lurie, who passed away on September 16, 2025.
Jeannessa was a talented musician, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for animals whose work ranged from cat rescue to veterinary medicine. Her compassion and dedication to animal welfare significantly impacted the lives of countless pets and their owners within the San José community. She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and friends, and her enduring inspiration to care for and save furry friends in need.
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Parents Helping Parents, celebrating five decades of empowering families, advancing inclusion, and building a stronger, more compassionate community in San José. (Foley)
1.2 Presentation of a commendation to Daniel Martinez for his outstanding leadership as president and founder of Adopt My Block, his unwavering dedication to animal welfare and advocacy, and his compassionate efforts to improve the safety, welfare, and quality of life for all animals in the City of San José. (Doan)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation recognizing the Green Infrastructure Initiative Riverview Stormwater Garden Project in San José which was selected for the 2025 California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) “Outstanding Stormwater Capture and Use Implementation Project" Award. (Mayor and Cohen)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
25-1180 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular City Council Meeting Amended Minutes of September 9, 2025.
(b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025. (d) Special City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of October 15, 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.
(a) 09/09/2025 Amended Minutes
(b) 09/30/2025 CC Minutes
(c) 10/07/2025 CC Minutes
(d) 10/15/2025 SCS Minutes
Attachments
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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25-1177 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31253 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 4.80 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Add New Parts Related to the Establishment of the VRF Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund; the Interstate 280/Winchester Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the US-101/Oakland/Mabury Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the North San José Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the Evergreen-East Hills Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the State Gas Tax Pavement Maintenance Fund; and the VTA Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund.
[Passed for Publication on 10/21/2025 - Item 3.3(e) (25-1104)] (b) Ordinance No. 31254 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 20.80.1450 and Repealing Sections 20.80.1460,
20.80.1470, and 20.80.1480 of Chapter 20.80 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Temporary Uses of Outdoor Private Property.
[Passed for Publication on 10/21/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-1109)] (a) OrdinanceAttachments
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
25-1181 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 15, 2025.
(b) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of October 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.
(a) 10/15/2025 ROGC Minutes
(b) 10/16/2025 PSFSS Minutes
Attachments
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
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2.7 25-1157 Adoption of an Ordinance Ratifying Final Expenditures in Various Appropriations for 2024-2025 and Associated Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution Amendments.
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Recommendation: (a) Adopt an ordinance ratifying final 2024-2025 expenditures in various appropriations as detailed in this report.
(b) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the South Bay Water Recycling Operating Fund:
(1) Increase the SCVWD - Advanced Water Treatment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $2,990,677; (2) Decrease the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $2,037,497; and
(3) Decrease the Personal Services appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $953,180.
(c) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Water Utility Fund:
(1) Increase the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,661,704; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,661,704. (d) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Public Works Program Support Fund:
(1) Increase the Compensated Time Off appropriation to the Public Works Department by $1,335,149; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,335,149. (e) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Community
Development Block Grant Fund:
(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Use of Money/Property to the Housing Department by $212,337;
(2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government to the Housing Department by $100,302;
(3) Increase Housing Program Development and Monitoring appropriation to the Housing Department by $494,373;
(4) Increase the Housing Emergency and Minor Repair Program appropriation to the Housing Department by $297,159;
(5) Re-establish the Community Development Block Grant CV3 appropriation to the Housing Department by $100,302;
(6) Decrease the Code Enforcement Operations appropriation to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department by $365,000; (7) Decrease the Transportation Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements appropriation to the Department of Transportation by $196,005; and
(8) Decrease the Planning Studies appropriation to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department by $18,190.
(f) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance
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amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: Library Purposes:
(1) Increase Facilities Improvements - Library Capital appropriation to the Library Department by $187,501; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $187,501. (g) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Fire Development Fee Program Fund:
(1) Increase the Overhead appropriation to the Finance Department by $84,467; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $84,467. (h) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Increase the Personal Services appropriation to the Finance Department by $33,256;
(2) Decrease the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Finance Department by $33,256;
(3) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Fire appropriation to the Fire Department by $24,817;
(4) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Public Works appropriation to the Public Works Department by $15,940; and (5) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Police appropriation to the Police Department by $40,757.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.8 25-1158 Agreement Between the City of San José and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP to provide federal legislative advocacy services for a term retroactive to October 6, 2025, through June 30, 2030, with a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $728,000, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(b) Exercise up to two one-year options to extend the Agreement, with the last option ending on June 30, 2032 to provide ongoing services for an estimated annual cost of $156,000, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
2.9 25-1159 Master Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group to Perform Funding and Revenue Analysis of the City’s Stormwater Program.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Master Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group from the date of execution through December 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.
(b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Storm Sewer Operating Fund:
(1) Decrease the Polychlorinated Biphenyls Settlement Reserve by $1,000,000; and
(2) Increase the Non/Personal Equipment Appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,000,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services/City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.10 25-1160 Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with California Steel and Fence Supply, Inc. for Fencing Materials and Supplies.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase orders with California Steel and Fence Supply, Inc. (San José, CA), for fencing materials and supplies, with the last option ending on or about March 28, 2028, 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)
MemorandumAttachments
2.11 25-1161 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Freon Free, Inc. for Appliance, Tire, and E-Waste Disposal Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend purchase order OP 65992 with Freon Free, Inc. (Fairfield, CA) for appliance, tire, and e-waste disposal services, to increase the total compensation by $200,000, for a maximum compensation
not-to-exceed $750,000, for the one-year period ending November 12, 2025.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP16-011, CEQA Guidelines Section 15330, Minor Actions to Prevent, Minimize, Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substances. (Finance)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.12 25-1162 Amendment to the City Pay Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective November 4, 2025, to create the following classifications:
(a) Retirement Deputy Chief Investment Officer (7689) with an annual pensionable salary range of $225,000.00 - $300,000.00;
(b) Custody Transport Officer (2248) with an annual pensionable salary range of $92,144.00 - $123,468.80; and
(c) Custody Transport Trainee (2249) with an annual pensionable salary of $87,713.60.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
2.13 25-1163 First Amendment to the Funding Agreement with VTA for the State Route-87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the funding agreement between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the State Route-87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project to increase the City’s contribution from $5,000,000 to $6,500,000 and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body.
Council Districts 9, 10. (Transportation)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.14 25-1186 Annual City Council Referral Status Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 29, 2025:
(a) Accept the Annual City Council Referral Status Report. (b) Defer the City Council Referral listed in the staff memorandum. (c) Defer automatically any City Council Referral related to a land use item for which staff action is over 12 months into the next fiscal year.
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)
[Rules Committee referral 10/29/2025 - Item C.1]
MemorandumAttachments
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
3.3 25-1097 Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices Interviews.
Recommendation: (a) Interview applicants for appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices.
(b) Appoint up to two (2) applicants to a term ending March 1, 2027.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM REQUIRES
AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF EIGHT MEMBERS (2/3) OF THE CITY
COUNCIL. San José Municipal Code Section 2.08.1610.
(c) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
[Deferred from 10/7/2025 - Item 3.3 (25-1066)]
Memorandum
Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest
Applications
Attachments
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3.4 25-1164 Actions Related to the 10498 - SJC Terminal A Ground Transportation Island Project.
Recommendation: (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10498 - SJC Terminal A Ground Transportation Island Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Granite Rock Company, in the amount of $21,158,240.
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $2,115,825. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Airport Capital Improvement Fund:
(1) Increase funding source R110 Revenue from Federal Government by $20,012,000; and
(2) Establish appropriation 415T Parking Accessibility Upgrades in the amount of $20,012,000.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79497), File No. ER25-108. (Public Works/Airport/City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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7.1 25-1165 Amendment to the San José Municipal Code to Prohibit the Sale and Distribution of Nitrous Oxide.
Recommendation: Adopt an urgency ordinance:
(a) Amending Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 6.89 prohibiting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide by smoke shops and other similar retail establishments marketing products for recreational use; and
(b) Repealing Section 1.13.170 of Title 1 of the San José Municipal Code relating to limits on property owner responsibility for public nuisance.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS URGENCY ORDINANCE
REQUIRES 8 OR MORE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES. City Charter
Section 605(d).
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)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz & Mulcahy, 10/31/25 Ordinance
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Letter Received Post Meeting
Attachments
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7.2 25-1166 Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses.
Recommendation: Adopt an urgency interim ordinance establishing urgency measures to implement a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses to businesses at new locations within San José.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS URGENCY INTERIM
ORDINANCE REQUIRES 8 OR MORE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES.
City Charter Section 605(d).
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)
Memorandum
Memorandum from Campos, Ortiz, Cohen, Candelas & Casey, 10/31/25 Ordinance
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letter from County of Santa Clara
Letters from the Public
Letter Received Post Meeting
Attachments
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 25-1167 Actions Related to the Fairways at San Antonio Located at 305 San Antonio Court.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution:
(1) Consenting to the transfer of ownership, resyndication, and rehabilitation of Fairways at San Antonio from San José Family Housing Partners, L.P. to Fairways Apartments, L.P., both affiliates of Affirmed Housing Group, Inc.;
(2) Accepting full repayment of a City of San José loan from Family Housing Partners, L.P.;
(3) Authorizing repayment proceeds of $14,290,497 to be issued as a new loan to Fairways Apartments, L.P.; and
(4) Authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, any amendments thereto, and all other documents related to the transfer of ownership, resyndication, and rehabilitation of Fairways at San Antonio.
(b) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund:
(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Use of Money/Property by $14,290,497; and
(2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $14,290,497.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-246 (Exemption for Housing Rehabilitation Projects), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 5. (Housing/City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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8.2 25-1168 Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Targeted Outreach and Engagement Programs Serving Unsheltered Individuals in San José.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute amendments to extend Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service providers, with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year terms, subject to the appropriation of funds, and termination for convenience, and the ability to modify or reduce contracted services as needed to align with City priorities, program performance, and available funding:
(a) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program in an amount of $1,411,629 retroactive from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and
(b) PATH Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program in an amount of $1,594,189 retroactive from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Attachments
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. 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.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10.2 25-1169 PDC25-022, PD25-015, and T25-019 - San José Innovative Project Pathway Program Early Consideration Review Process for a Project Located at 180 Park Avenue. - DROPPED PER APPLICANT
Recommendation: Accept the report and provide direction for the early consideration of projects as part of the San José Innovative Project Pathway Program process for a project located at 180 Park Avenue (Park Habitat).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from a decision-making body.
Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement) • Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
• Adjournment
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Jeannessa Lurie, who passed away on September 16, 2025.
Jeannessa was a talented musician, environmentalist, and passionate advocate for animals whose work ranged from cat rescue to veterinary medicine. Her compassion and dedication to animal welfare significantly impacted the lives of countless pets and their owners within the San José community. She will be remembered for her commitment to her family and friends, and her enduring inspiration to care for and save furry friends in need.
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps FOR RECEIPT:
Tract: 10664
Location: North Side of East Santa Clara Street at 14th Street and East Saint John Street District: 3
Lots/Units: 6/559
Type: MFA
Developer: Santa Clara County Housing Authority
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ABOUT THE AGENDA
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the community in an effective and efficient manner.
· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services. · Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community. · Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a sustainable environment for the community.
· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing opportunities.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
(a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting. This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact. (c) Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the meeting is in session.
(d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
(e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them. (f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
(g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags, purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other dangerous materials.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
(a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolic materials.
-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard. (b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. (c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points, knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain items unrelated to the meeting.
November 4, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
3. Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission:
(a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to complete a speaker card and submit the card to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
(b) Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item and/or during open forum; the total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speaker or for an agenda item is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when appropriate. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Applicants and appellants in land use matters are usually given more time to speak. Speakers using a translator will be given twice the time allotted to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the Council, Committee, Board or Commission.
(c) Speakers should discuss only the agenda item when called to speak for that item, and only topics related to City business when called to speak during open forum on the agenda.
(d) Speakers’ comments should be addressed to the full body. Requests to engage the Mayor, Council Members, Board Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation will not be honored. Abusive language is inappropriate. (e) Speakers will not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written statement, writing materials, or objects that have been inspected by security staff.’ (f) If an individual wishes to submit written information, he or she may give it to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
(g) Speakers and any other members of the public will not approach the dais at any time without prior consent from the Chair of the meeting.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct which will disturb, disrupt or impede the orderly conduct of the meeting may result in removal from the meeting and/or possible arrest.