City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, November 18, 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
25-991 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
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6:00 p.m. - Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled. • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 10)
Reverend Steve Pinkston, New Beginnings Community 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 Rudolph Tenes, who passed away on October 10, 2025.
Born in Mexico, Rudolph dedicated his life to family and community. He was a proud San José resident and part of a generation that helped lay the foundation for the vibrant, diverse City we know today. Beyond his personal and civic contributions, Rudolph was the author of Mano a Mano - Gringo Chicano, which captured the spirit of San José’s East Side, bringing to life characters whose relationships, struggles, and journeys reflected the heart of the Mexican American experience. Rudolph will be remembered for his perseverance, kindness, and enduring commitment to those he loved and the community he called home. • Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 16, 2025 as National Stormwater Day to raise awareness about the importance of stormwater management and to honor the work of stormwater professionals in the City of San José. (Kamei)
1.2 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Ida Jew Academy and Valle Vista Elementary (IJAVVE) for achieving a remarkable milestone in education by earning the Civic Learning Award of Excellence from the Judicial Council of California. (Candelas)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 16, 2025 as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and Road Safety Week in the City of San José. (Cohen and Foley)
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.
25-1190 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025. (b) Special City Council Closed Session Minutes of October 24, 2025. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 28, 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) 10/21/2025 CC Minutes
(b) 10/24/2025 SCS Minutes
(c) 10/28/2025 CC Minutes
Attachments
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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25-1187 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31255 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Adding a New Chapter 10.54 to Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers Operating in the City of San José to Wear Clearly Visible Identification and Prohibiting the Use of Face Coverings to Obscure Identity During Public Interaction, with Limited Exceptions.
[Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1139)] (b) Ordinance No. 31256 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Various Sections of Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code to (1) Adopt the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, and California Green Building Standards Code; (2) Find that the City of San José Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions Warrant Additional Protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt Local Amendments Regarding Certain Structural Design Requirements, Fire Sprinkler Regulations, and Other Building Requirements.
[Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(a) (25-1131)] (c) Ordinance No. 31257 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 24.10 and Chapter 24.12 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Green Building Standards and the California Energy Code.
[Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(b) (25-1131)] (d) Ordinance No. 31258 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 17.12 and Chapter 17.68 of Title 17 (San José Fire Code) of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code; (2) Find that the City of San José Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions Warrant Additional Protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt Local Amendments Regarding Certain Structural Design Requirements, Fire Sprinkler Regulations, and Other Building Requirements. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(c) (25-1131)] (d) Ordinance, rev. 11/14/25Attachments
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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25-1188 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 22, 2025.
(b) Regular Meeting for the Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of October 27, 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) 10/22/2025 ROGC Minutes
(b) 10/27/2025 CED 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.
2.7 25-1191 Fifth Amendment to the Lease of the Airport Premises Agreement with Smiths Detection, Inc. for Baggage Screening Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Smiths Detection, Inc. to extend the term from March 16, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.8 25-1192 Fourth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. at 1239 Airport Boulevard.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Southwest Airlines Co. to extend the term of the lease for five years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
MemorandumAttachments
2.9 25-1193 Amendment to the Master Agreement with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. for On-Call Concession Services at the San José Mineta International Airport.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Services Agreement with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. for On-Call Concession Services at the San José Mineta International Airport, to increase the maximum compensation by $300,000 for a total agreement amount of $620,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)
MemorandumAttachments
2.10 25-1220 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment:
(a) Senior Citizens Commission:
(1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Lilian Koenig for term ending June 30, 2029.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Application
Attachments
November 18, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
2.11 25-1194 Designation as Surplus Land and Purchase and Sale Agreement of APN 264-43-078.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Declaring, and making the requisite findings based on the staff memorandum, the property described as APN 264-43-078 as “surplus real property” pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section
4.20.010(L) and “surplus land” under California. Gov. Code Sect. 54221(b)(1) as the property is surplus to the needs of the City and is not necessary for the City’s use; and
(b) Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Quitclaim Deed, and all other necessary documents to effectuate the property transfer to 288SOLD Realty Inc. from the City of San José, for the sale of APN 264-43-078 for the consideration of $1,486,250, subject to $36,250 payment for commission to the buyer’s broker, pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.020 and in accordance with City Council Policy No. 7-13, and subject to a restrictive affordability covenant.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-234, CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, Surplus Government Property Sales. Council District 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
2.12 25-1195 Master Consultant Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc. for Consultant Engineering Services for the South Bay Water Recycling System Condition Assessment.
Recommendation: Approve a two-year term Master Consultant Agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., to support completion of a condition assessment of the South Bay Water Recycling system for a total maximum compensation of $500,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services)
Memorandum
Agreement
Letter from TPAC, 11/13/25
Attachments
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2.13 25-1196 Amendment to the Agreement with EMC Research, Inc. for Biennial Surveys.
Recommendation: Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with EMC Research, Inc. to conduct biennial surveys for the Environmental Services Department to increase the maximum total compensation from $344,000 to $394,750.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
2.14 25-1197 Master Consultant Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Wastewater Flow and Loading Study.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Master Consultant Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,700,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)
Memorandum
Letter from TPAC, 11/13/25
Attachments
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2.15 25-1198 Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Advisor Services.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the San José Fire Department’s report on the Request for Proposal for Emergency Medical Advisor Services, with optional Registered Nurse Consultant Services.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Stanford Health Care to provide emergency medical advisor services for an initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $510,000 for the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds;
(2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(3) Exercise up to two one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through January 1, 2030, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Fire) MemorandumAttachments
2.16 25-1199 Amendment to the Grant Agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for City Designated Overnight Warming Locations.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the grant agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the continued operation of the Overnight Warming Locations Program at two City designated sites: Roosevelt Community Center (901 E. Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95116) and Evergreen Branch Library (2635 Aborn Road, San José, CA 95121) in an amount not to exceed $1,220,000, retroactive from the period of October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER22-243, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269, Emergency Projects and 15301, Existing Facilities.
Council Districts 3, 8. (Housing)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.17 25-1200 Resolution Authorizing New Operators and Grant Agreements for the Motel Program.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to increase the Motel Program operational funding by $476,224, to support the transition to new providers, from the amount of $6,860,045 previously approved by City Council to a total of $7,336,269, and negotiate and execute grant agreements with the following entities to operate the Motel Program as provided below:
(a) An amount not to exceed $3,270,463 to HomeFirst for:
(1) Bristol Hotel, Casa Linda Motel, and Fontaine Inn, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025;
(2) Motel 6, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and
(3) Continued operation of Alura Inn, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026;
(b) An amount not to exceed $1,312,400 to PATH, for Bristol Hotel, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026;
(c) An amount not to exceed $818,933 to Razing the Bar, for Casa Linda Motel, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026;
(d) An amount not to exceed $928,434 to PATH, for Fontaine Inn, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and
(e) An amount not to exceed $1,006,039 to WeHOPE, for Motel 6, from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
CEQA: Addendum to the Emergency Interim Housing Programs Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER25-073, Motel Transitional Housing and Congregate Shelters. (Housing)
Replacement Memorandum, 11/14/25
Resolution, rev. 11/17/25
Letter from the Public
Letters Received Post Meeting
Attachments
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2.18 25-1201 Amendment to the Grant Agreement Between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation in the total amount not to exceed $1,180,000 for:
(a) Fiscal administration of the San José Learns funds ($1,000,000); (b) Administration of the San José Learns Tutoring Expansion; (c) Fiscal administration of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs and workshops in the amount not to exceed $55,000; (d) Fiscal administration of the SJ Access Grant Program ($50,000); and
(e) Fiscal administration of the Ignite Fellowship ($75,000) in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)
MemorandumAttachments
2.19 25-1202 Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration held at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza on Saturday, March 14, 2026, hosted by the Library Department.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to physical environment. (Library) Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.20 25-1203 Construction Tax Refund for HSRE PMB San Jose, LLC for the 1410 S.
Bascom Avenue Project.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the Development Services Claim for Refund of construction taxes in the amount of $1,069,600 paid under the incorrect rate by HSRE-PMB San Jose, LLC, for a project located at 1410 S.
Bascom Avenue.
(b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund:
(1) Establish the Developer Refunds appropriation to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,050,000; and
(2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $1,050,000.
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. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/City Manager)
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
2.21 25-1206 Temporary Deferral of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee for Non-Residential Development.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section
14.35.040A:
(a) Authorizing the temporary deferral of payment of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee from building permit to occupancy for any non-residential development obtaining building permit for vertical construction by December 31, 2028;
(b) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute project completion agreements to temporary defer payment of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee for any non-residential development obtaining building permit for vertical construction by December 31, 2028.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.22 25-1204 Amendment to Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program.
Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program to:
(a) Update the term of registration to be based on fiscal year to align with the annual operating fee;
(b) Increase the number of allowed delivery locations to correspond with the number of allowed retail storefront locations per business; (c) Approve other changes to update the San José Municipal Code to better align with state regulations; and
(d) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)
Memorandum
Ordinance
Attachments
2.23 25-1205 Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Traffic Impact Fee Report.
Recommendation: Accept the annual and five-year report prepared in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000 et seq.) on the status of the City’s four traffic impact fee programs: North San José, Evergreen-East Hills, US-101/Oakland/Mabury, and Interstate 280/Winchester Boulevard.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. (Transportation) MemorandumAttachments
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2.24 25-1223 Appointment to the Board of Administration for the Federated Retirement Plan and to the Civil Service Commission.
Recommendation: (a) Appoint one (1) employee representative to the Board of Administration for the Federated Retirement Plan to a term from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029; and
(b) Appoint one (1) employee nominated public member to the Civil Service Commission to a term from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2029.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 11/17/25
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.25 25-1228 Request for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor’s staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA from November 20-21, 2025. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)
[Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.1]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.26 25-1231 Approval of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) Championship Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025:
(a) Approve the National Women’s Soccer League Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on November 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.2]
MemorandumAttachments
2.27 25-1234 Retroactive Approval of the San José State University Homecoming Tower Lighting Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025:
(a) Retroactively approve the San José State University Homecoming Tower Lighting in San José scheduled on November 8, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Retroactively approve the San José State University Tower Lighting scheduled from November 8, 2025 to November 14, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(c) Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral November 12, 2025 - Item B.3] MemorandumAttachments
November 18, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
2.28 25-1237 Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 8 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
November 18, 2025City Council Amended Agenda
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025:
(a) Retroactively approve the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Association Emergency Resource Fair scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Great American Litter Pickup scheduled on April 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(c) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Estates Dumpster Day scheduled on May 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(d) Retroactively approve the Senior Scam Stopper scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(e) Retroactively approve the Philippine Independence Flag Raising scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(f) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association Dumpster Day scheduled on June 14, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the 4th of July Celebration scheduled on July 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(h) Retroactively approve the Community Soccer Clinic scheduled on July 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(i) Retroactively approve ELNA Social scheduled on July 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(j) Retroactively approve the Interfaith Lunch scheduled on July 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(k) Retroactively approve the Tom Matsumoto Back to School Meet and Greet scheduled on August 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(l) Retroactively approve the Music in the Square scheduled on August 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(m) Retroactively approve the Coffee at the Crosswalk scheduled on August 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
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(n) Retroactively approve the Movie in the Square scheduled on August 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(o) Retroactively approve the Community Coffee scheduled on September 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(p) Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages scheduled on September 26, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(q) Retroactively approve the Diwali Celebration scheduled on October 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(r) Retroactively approve the Fall Family Festival scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(s) Retroactively approve the Pleasant Hills Community Meeting scheduled on October 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(t) Retroactively approve the Fire Station 31 Treat or Treating scheduled on October 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(u) Retroactively approve the Welch Tree Planting scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(v) Retroactively approve the Falls Creek Dumpster Day scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(w) Retroactively approve the Coat Drive Kickoff scheduled on November 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(x) Approve the Gun Buyback scheduled on December 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(y) Approve the Santa in the Square scheduled on December 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(z) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.4]
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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.
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
4.1 25-1207 Military Equipment Annual Report.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the annual report on military equipment for Calendar Year 2024.
(b) Approve the requests for the authorization of the purchase of military equipment for use by the San José Police Department, subject to the appropriation of funds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Police)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
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5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
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6.1 25-1210 Climate Smart San José Zero Waste Element Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on October 6, 2025:
(a) Accept the Climate Smart San José Zero Waste Element Report. (b) Approve the Zero Waste Element implementation into the Climate Smart San José Plan.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP17-001, Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to future actions. (Environmental Services)
[Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/6/2025 Item (d)2]
Memorandum
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7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 25-1211 Master Easements Agreement and Site Works Agreement with Microsoft Corporation and Valley Water for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute:
(a) Master Easement Agreement with Microsoft Corporation in exchange for a payment of no less than $9,274,314, including $8,725,000 for the easements and $549,314 for the City to purchase the potable water line serving the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, that will:
(1) Convey permanent easements to install below-grade utilities, including potable water lines, recycled water lines, sanitary sewer lines, fire water lines, and storm drains across undeveloped buffer lands situated to the south of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility operational area;
(2) Convey temporary construction easements as required to facilitate execution of the projects contemplated by this Agreement and enumerated in the staff memorandum;
(3) Convey an easement for the extension of McCarthy Lane and provide ingress and egress access across McCarthy Lane; and (4) Convey a temporary construction easement to widen and improve Zanker Road to include bicycle lanes, a center median, pedestrian walkways, and bioswales; and
(b) Site Works Agreement with Microsoft Corporation and the Valley Water defining the scope, location, and terms of Microsoft Corporation’s construction of a new visitor center on lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, which are leased to the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and other site improvements; and (c) Any other documents related to and necessary to execute, administer, and/or enforce the above Agreements.
CEQA: Addendum to the San José Data Center Final Environmental Impact Report, as Addended (Planning Commission Resolution No. 25-009), File Nos. CP23-016 and ER20-219. Council District 4. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services) Memorandum
Letter from TPAC, 11/13/25
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Letter from the Public
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8.2 25-1212 Request for Qualification Selection of Developer and Backup Developer for 159 Acres at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to:
(a) Select Prologis Inc. as the preferred developer pursuant to the Request for Qualifications offered, for the 159 acres of economic development land belonging to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, and select a joint venture between Catellus Development Corporation and Deca Companies as the backup developer for these lands;
(b) Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the selected developer for a term of two years with three one-year option terms at the City of San José’s discretion; and
(c) Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the backup developer, for a term of two years with three one-year option terms at the City of San José’s discretion, should negotiations with the selected developer fail to provide an agreement with the terms and conditions sought by the City of San José for this project.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services) Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Cohen, Kamei & Tordillos, 11/14/25 Memorandum from Candelas, Campos, Ortiz & Casey, 11/14/25 Memorandum from Cohen, 11/17/25
Resolution
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Letter from TPAC, 11/13/25
Letter from the Public
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8.3 25-1216 2026 Major Events Status Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on October 27, 2025, accept the Major Events Status Report on planning, marketing, sponsorships, local special events, and other activities supporting 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 City action. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
[Community and Economic Development Committee referral on 10/27/2025 Item d(2)]
Memorandum
Memorandum from Kamei & Ortiz, 11/14/25
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8.4 25-1217 Amendments to Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code and Regulations for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. - DEFERRED Recommendation: Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 (Inclusionary Housing) of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code to:
(a) Update affordability levels;
(b) Refine compliance options (including Surplus Credits); (c) Align the affordability term for inclusionary units with state practice; and
(d) Clarify treatment of 100% affordable developments.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)
DEFERRED TO 1/27/2026 PER RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
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Ordinance
Letters from the Public
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9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item
10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion.
If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT (a) 25-1218 PDC24-039, PD24-004, T24-011, & ER24-088 - Planned Development Rezoning, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 1170 Roberts Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roberts Avenue Residential Project and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(2) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.0 gross-acre site situated on the east side of Roberts Avenue, approximately 300 feet northwest of Le Compte Place (1170 Roberts Avenue, APN: 477-11-003) from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(PD) Planned Development Zoning District.
(3) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide the 1.0 gross-acre lot into eight lots. (4) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of eight detached single-family residences on eight lots and the construction of a private street to serve the new development.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1170 Roberts Avenue Residential Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.b on the 10/22/2025 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
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(2) Ordinance
(3) Resolution
(4) Resolution
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(b) 25-1219 PDC24-040, PD24-005, T24-012, & ER24-09 - Planned Development Rezoning, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 1190 Roberts Avenue.
Recommendation: (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roberts Avenue Residential Project and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(2) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.02 gross-acre site situated on the east side of Roberts Avenue, approximately 100 feet northwest of Le Compte Place (1190 Roberts Avenue, APN: 477-11-001) from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(PD) Planned Development Zoning District.
(3) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide the 1.02 gross-acre lot into eight lots. (4) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of eight detached single-family residences on eight lots and the construction of a private street to serve the new development.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1190 Roberts Avenue Residential Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.c on the 10/22/2025 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
(1) Resolution
(2) Ordinance
(3) Resolution
(4) Resolution
Attachments
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
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• Adjournment
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Rudolph Tenes, who passed away on October 10, 2025.
Born in Mexico, Rudolph dedicated his life to family and community. He was a proud San José resident and part of a generation that helped lay the foundation for the vibrant, diverse City we know today. Beyond his personal and civic contributions, Rudolph was the author of Mano a Mano - Gringo Chicano, which captured the spirit of San José’s East Side, bringing to life characters whose relationships, struggles, and journeys reflected the heart of the Mexican American experience. Rudolph will be remembered for his perseverance, kindness, and enduring commitment to those he loved and the community he called home. • Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps FOR APPROVAL:
Tract: 10670
Location: 1655 Berryessa Road
District: 4
Lots/Units: 30/308
Type: SFD & MFA
Proposed Decision: Approved
Developer: Fachinno Family Development
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ABOUT THE AGENDA
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· 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.
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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.
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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.