City Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, December 9, 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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2 • Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m. – Closed Session. See Page 14 for the Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
1:33 p.m. – Regular Session.
Present Councilmembers: Mahan, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation
Father Justin Le, Our Lady of La Vang offered the invocation. • Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Adjournment Recognition
None provided.
• Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Councilmember Rosemary Kamei presented a proclamation recognizing December 8–14, 2025, as Holiday Children Book Drive Week, celebrating the holidays with the purpose of collecting books for children and promoting literacy in San José.
1.2 Vice Mayor Pam Foley presented a commendation recognizing the efforts of San José nonprofit, The Trash Punx, in collaborating with Sabore’s Well for the Project Pick Up Initiative and for leadership rooted in community and sustainability.
1.3 Councilmember Peter Ortiz presented a proclamation declaring December 12, 2025, as Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe, honoring the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of this day and recognizing its role in fostering faith, unity, and community tradition in the City of San José.
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3 2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Michael Mulcahy pulled Item 2.9 for comment.
Councilmember Pamela Campos pulled Item 2.10 for comment.
Public Comment: Brian Darby, Gary Zatkin, and Wes Kashiwagi offered public comment regarding the Consent Calendar.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole, and the following actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes
None provided.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
None provided.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
None provided.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on December 3, 2025, due to authorized City business to attend the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO) meeting. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 12/3/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Action: The request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on December 3, 2025 was approved. (11-0-0)
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
2.7 First Amendments to the Agreements with HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Professional Consulting Services at the San José Mineta International Airport.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendments to the Master Consultant Services Agreements with HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. for on-call planning and environmental professional consulting services, increasing the
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4 combined maximum compensation by $1,000,000, from $3,500,000 to $4,500,000, with no change to the term of the agreements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Airport)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-411 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendments to the Master Consultant Services Agreements with HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. for on-call planning and environmental professional consulting services, increasing the combined maximum compensation by $1,000,000, from $3,500,000 to $4,500,000, with no change to the term of the agreements. (11-0-0)
2.8 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with WECO Industries, LLC for Sewer Monitoring Parts
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with WECO Industries, LLC (Vacaville, CA), for sewer monitoring parts and supplies, with the last option ending on or about June 13, 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. (Finance)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-412 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with WECO Industries, LLC (Vacaville, CA), for sewer monitoring parts and supplies, with the last option ending on or about June 13, 2030, subject to the appropriation of funds. (11-0-0)
2.9 Business Tax and Business Improvement Districts Assessment Amnesty Programs. (a) Approve an ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to administer a Business Tax Amnesty Program which forgives taxpayers who pay certain past due business taxes from liability for the remaining past due business taxes, interest, and penalties. (b) Approve an ordinance authorizing a Business Improvement District Assessment Amnesty Program for the Downtown, Japantown, Tully Road, and Monterey Corridor Business Improvement Districts, and any new Business Improvement Districts established on or prior to December 31, 2026, to run concurrently with the Business Tax Amnesty Program. 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. (Finance)
Councilmember Michael Mulcahy offered comment on Item 2.9 regarding business tax and business improvement district fees.
Maria Öberg, Director, Finance, responded to questions from the Council.
Action: (a) Ordinance No. 31281 was passed for publication, authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to administer a Business Tax Amnesty Program which forgives taxpayers who pay certain past due business taxes from liability for the remaining past due business taxes, interest, and penalties; and (b) Ordinance No. 31282 was passed for publication, authorizing a Business Improvement District Assessment Amnesty Program for the Downtown, Japantown, Tully Road, and Monterey Corridor Business Improvement Districts, and any new Business Improvement Districts established on or prior to December 31, 2026, to run concurrently with the Business Tax Amnesty Program. (11-0-0)
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5 2.10 Adoption of an Official Park Name for a New Public Park at Senter Road and Serenade Way.
Adopt “Tsugio Fujimoto Park” as the official name for the park located along Senter Road between Serenade Way and Diamond Heights Drive, as recommended by staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission and as a result of the public outreach process. CEQA Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Council District 2. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Councilmember Pamela Campos offered comment on Item 2.10 regarding the accomplishments of Tsugio Fujimoto.
Action: “Tsugio Fujimoto Park” was adopted as the official name for the park located along Senter Road between Serenade Way and Diamond Heights Drive. (11-0-0)
2.11 2026 Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report.
Adopt a resolution:
(a) Accepting the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report compiled by the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program; (b) Declaring that those certain noxious or dangerous seasonal and recurrent weeds, growing or likely to be growing, and refuse, situated or likely to be situated, on those properties identified in the Weed
Abatement Commencement Report are a public nuisance; and (c) Directing the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program to mail a Notice of Public Hearing to occur on February 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. before the City Council to property owners of affected real properties on the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report pursuant to Chapter 9.12 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code and the Weed Abatement Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-245, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-413 was adopted, regarding 2026 Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report. (11-0-0)
2.12 San José Police Foundation Donation of Equipment for Police Fixed-Wing Aircraft.
Adopt a resolution accepting a donation from the San José Police Foundation of required equipment for the new Police Department fixed-wing aircraft, including a camera imaging system and associated mount, and dual workstation monitors, with a combined value of $1,523,394.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP17-010 for City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police)
Action: Resolution No. RES2025-414 was adopted, accepting a donation from the San José Police Foundation of required equipment for the new Police Department fixed-wing aircraft, including a camera imaging system and associated mount, and dual workstation monitors, with a combined value of $1,523,394. (11-0-0)
2.13 Third Amendment to the Agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. for Consultant and Professional Engineering Services for FEMA Kelley Park Storm Outfall and FEMA Alum Rock Park Mineral Spring Embankment Projects.
Approve the Third Amendment to the Standard Agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc., to extend the term retroactively from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2029, and decrease the maximum
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6 compensation from $754,540 to $642,801 for the sole purpose of completing the Federal Emergency Management Agency Kelley Park Storm Outfall (SCSJC88/PW1137) and Federal Emergency Management Agency Alum Rock Park Mineral Spring Embankment (SCSJG01/PW745) projects.
CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP18-003, CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (a), Emergency Projects.
Council District 4. (Public Works)
Action: The third amendment to the Standard Agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc., to extend the term retroactively from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2029, and decrease the maximum compensation from $754,540 to $642,801 for the sole purpose of completing the Federal Emergency Management Agency Kelley Park Storm Outfall (SCSJC88/PW1137) and Federal Emergency Management Agency Alum Rock Park Mineral Spring Embankment (SCSJG01/PW745) projects was approved. (11-0-0)
2.14 Actions Related to the 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project.
(a) Accept the report on the status of the 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project, acknowledging contractor performance issues and failure to complete the project per contract
requirements.
(b) Terminate the existing 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project contract with VNH Builders.
(c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute agreements and any ancillary documents with the surety, American Contractors Indemnity Company, and any construction contractor to complete the project.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-077, 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Council District 7. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Action: (a) The report on the status of the 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project was accepted; (b) the existing 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project contract with VNH Builders was terminated; and (c) Resolution No. RES2025-415 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute agreements and any ancillary documents with the surety, American Contractors Indemnity Company, and any construction contractor to complete the project. (11-0-0)
2.15 Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment. - DEFERRED Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to decrease the Shared Micro-Mobility Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee from $139 per device to $100 per device, effective January 1, 2026.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Transportation/City Manager)
DEFERRED TO 12/16/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
None provided.
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7 3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
None provided.
3.3 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEMS 3.4 AND 9.1
Maria Öberg, Director, Finance Department; Victor Lo, Deputy Director, Finance Department; and Ben Lau, CPA, Partner: Macias, Gina & O’Connell, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of San José was accepted. (11-0-0)
3.4 External Auditor’s Report: Report to Those Charged with Governance for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Accept the Report to Those Charged with Governance for the year ended June 30, 2025, as issued by Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, the City’s external auditor.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEMS 3.3 AND 9.1
Maria Öberg, Director, Finance; Victor Lo, Deputy Director, Finance Department; and Ben Lau, CPA, Partner: Macias, Gina & O’Connell, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Report to Those Charged with Governance for the year ended June 30, 2025, as issued by Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, the City’s external auditor, was accepted. (11-0-0)
3.5 Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
Accept the Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for the City of San José for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance)
Maria Oberg, Director, Finance Department; and Qianyu Sun, Deputy Director, Finance Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for the City of San José
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8 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was accepted. (11-0-0)
3.6 First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the Computer Aided Dispatch System.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation (Madison, AL) for the Computer Aided Dispatch System to:
(a) Extend the term of the agreement for up to four additional one-year option terms, through December 31, 2029, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Increase the compensation by $8,030,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $19,909,000, 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)
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2025-416 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation (Madison, AL) for the Computer Aided Dispatch System to:
(a) Extend the term of the agreement for up to four additional one-year option terms, through December 31, 2029, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Increase the compensation by $8,030,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $19,909,000, subject to the appropriation of funds. (11-0-0)
3.7 Actions Related to the 9153 - Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade (2018 Measure T) Project.
(a) Award of a contract for the construction of the 9153 – Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade (2018 Measure T) Project to Rodan Builders, Inc. pursuant to City of San José Charter Section
1217(h) for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 and Bid Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $6,091,858.
(b) Approve a 20% contingency in the amount of $1,218,372. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond:
(1) Increase the Measure T - Police 911 Call Center Upgrades appropriation to the Public Works Department by $4,873,000; and
(2) Decrease the Measure T - Program Reserve (Public Safety) appropriation by $4,873,000. (d) In accordance with City Council-approved Budget Principle #8, certify that funding the annual operations and maintenance costs for the 911 Call Center Upgrade, which is estimated to exceed $100,000 annually in the General Fund, shall be made available in the applicable year of the cost impact.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-018, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for existing facilities. Council District 3. (Public Works/City Manager)
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, (a) the contract for the construction of the 9153 – Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade (2018 Measure T) Project to Rodan Builders, Inc. pursuant to City of San José Charter Section 1217(h) for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1
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9 and Bid Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $6,091,858 was awarded; (b) a 20% contingency in the amount of $1,218,372 was approved; (c) Ordinance No. 31283 was adopted, regarding amendments in the Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond to:
(1) Increase the Measure T - Police 911 Call Center Upgrades appropriation to the Public Works Department by $4,873,000; and
(2) Decrease the Measure T - Program Reserve (Public Safety) appropriation by $4,873,000; and (d) In accordance with City Council-approved Budget Principle #8, certify that funding the annual operations and maintenance costs for the 911 Call Center Upgrade, which is estimated to exceed $100,000 annually in the General Fund, shall be made available in the applicable year of the cost impact. (11-0-0)
3.8 Appeals Hearing Board Interview.
(a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill three (3) Member-at-Large seats for terms beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2029 on the Appeals Hearing Board. (b) 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)
Toni Taber, City Clerk, announced the Council’s opportunity to fill up to three (3) Member-at- Large seats for terms beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2029 on the Appeals Hearing Board. Two applicants were present – Genevieve Altwer and Martin Nguyen; Ronald Cabanayan submitted a letter requesting reappointment to the Appeals Hearing Board.
Mayor Matt Mahan requested that the two present applicants provide opening statements.
Genevieve Altwer and Martin Nguyen provided opening statements for the Council’s consideration of their appointment to the Appeals Hearing Board.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, Genevieve Altwer, Martin Nguyen, and Ronald Cabanayan were appointed to fill the three Member-at-Large seats for terms beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2029 on the Appeals Hearing Board. (11-0-0)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items provided.
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
No items provided.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 Actions Related to the Issuance of Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for the Collection, Transport, and Delivery of Residential Clean-out Material and Construction and Demolition Debris.
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10 (a) Conduct a public hearing on the applications of the five companies listed below for non- exclusive franchises for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris:
(1) Compactor Management Company, LLC;
(2) MTB Demolition;
(3) Bayview Industrial Services, Inc.;
(4) Dumpster Pro, Inc.; and
(5) TDB Incorporated.
(b) Approve ordinances granting the non-exclusive franchises to the five companies listed above. (c) Approve the non-exclusive franchise agreements with the five companies for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris, from the effective date of the ordinance granting the non-exclusive franchises through December 31, 2026 and authorize the Director of Environmental Services or his designee to negotiate and execute amendments to the non-exclusive franchise agreements during the term to conform with any changes to the requirements for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, (a) a public hearing was conducted on the applications of the five companies listed for non-exclusive franchises for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris:
(1) Compactor Management Company, LLC; (2) MTB Demolition; (3) Bayview Industrial Services, Inc.; (4) Dumpster Pro, Inc.; and (5) TDB Incorporated; (b) Ordinance No. 31284, Ordinance No. 31285, Ordinance No. 31286, Ordinance No. 31287, and Ordinance No. 31288 were passed for publication; and (c) the non-exclusive franchise agreements with the five companies for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris, from the effective date of the ordinance granting the non-exclusive franchises through December 31, 2026 and authorize the Director of Environmental Services or his designee to negotiate and execute amendments to the non-exclusive franchise agreements during the term to conform with any changes to the requirements for the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program were approved. (10-0-1; Absent: Ortiz)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
No items provided.
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Actions Related to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing for the Homelessness Prevention System Funding. (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement amendment with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing, in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000, with an additional $2,579,023 in unspent funds from the April 2025 authorization, retroactive from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for the Homelessness Prevention System Funding.
(b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property
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11 Transfer Tax Fund:
(1) Decrease the Measure E - 10% Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Reserve by $275,000; and
(2) Increase the Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance (10% HPRA) appropriation to the Housing Department by $275,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing/City Manager)
Erik Solivan, Director, Housing Department, responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: None provided.
Motion: Vice Mayor Pam Foley motioned to accept the actions related to the agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing for the Homelessness Prevention System funding. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei.
Friendly Amendment: Councilmember Pamela Campos proposed a friendly amendment to include acceptance of the joint memorandum co-authored by Mayor Mahan, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Tordillos, Councilmember Ortiz, and Councilmember Casey, dated December 5, 2025. The motion was accepted by the maker of the motion and the seconder.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, (a) Resolution No. RES2025-417 was adopted, authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement amendment with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing, in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000, with an additional $2,579,023 in unspent funds from the April 2025 authorization, retroactive from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for the Homelessness Prevention System Funding;
(b) Ordinance No. 31289 was adopted, regarding amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund:
(1) Decrease the Measure E - 10% Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Reserve by $275,000; and
(2) Increase the Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance (10% HPRA) appropriation to the Housing Department by $275,000;
AND
1. Accept the staff recommendation
2. Direct the City Manager to report out on the following outcomes and metrics for the Homelessness Prevention System (HPS) at the end of each agreement term:
a. Total budget, broken down by contributing jurisdictions and major expenditure categories per fiscal year
b. Total households served
c. Total households served from San Jose
d. Average program costs per household, broken down by direct financial assistance, cost of case management, and administrative overhead
e. Percentage of families returning to the HPS requiring additional assistance after two or more years
f. Percentage of families falling into homelessness after two or more years g. Total number of files per case manager and average term length of case workers h.
Summary of monitoring reports provided to the City for transparency, including any systemwide improvements identified. (11-0-0)
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CONVENE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SAN JOSE
9.1 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José - Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.
Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Independent Auditor’s Reports and Basic Financial Statements for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEMS 3.3 AND 3.4
Maria Oberg, Director, Finance Department; Victor Lo, Deputy Director, Finance Department; and Ben Lau, CPA, Partner: Macias, Gina & O’Connell, offered the presentation and responded to questions from Council.
Public Comment: Brian Darby offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Independent Auditor’s Reports and Basic Financial Statements for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José were accepted. (11-0-0)
ADJOURN SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SAN JOSE
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No items provided.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
No items provided.
• Open Forum
1. Steve Sum offered public comment regarding a burglary ring and recent police report.
2. Brian Darby offered public comment regarding existential threats to democracy.
3. Haziq offered public comment regarding invasive species in the City.
• Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned the meeting at 3:17 p.m.
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13 Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, ______________________________________
Daniel Aguilar
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Number of actions: 10
Attest by:
______________________________________
Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps FOR APPROVAL:
Tract: 10661
Location: 426 and 428 Page Street
District: 6 Lots/Units: 1/20
Type: MFA
Proposed Decision: Approved Developer: VCI
Companies
1/13/2026
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14 SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
December 9, 2025
Present Councilmembers: Campos, Candelas, Casey, Cohen, Doan, Foley, Kamei, Mulcahy, Ortiz, Tordillos, Mahan.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
Place: City Hall Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Items discussed:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: Cacho, Marilou v. City of San Jose, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies): MARILOU CACHO, CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No: 25cv461279
Amount of Money or
Other Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
2. Case Name: Dorantes, Enrique v. City of San Jose
Name(s) of Party(ies): ENRIQUE DORANTES, CITY OF SAN JOSE Court: Santa Clara County Superior Court
Case No: 23cv422312
Amount of Money or
Other Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(3) of the Government Code:
1. Claimants(s): In re: Claim of Sara Corona
City Department: Police Department
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
SUSANA ALCALA WOOD, CITY ATTORNEY