RULES COMMITTEE5
1/7/2026
Agenda Item: A.1.a
January 13, 2026 – AMENDED AGENDA
PROPOSED ADDITIONS (italicized text) – PRINTED AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE REQUESTS BELOW INCLUDES A SUNSHINE WAIVER CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY’S
REQUESTS
3.3 26-035 Settlement of Green v. City of San José, et al.
Recommendation:
(a) Approve a settlement in the case of Green v. City of San José, et al, in the amount of $8,000,000, and authorize the City Attorney to execute a Settlement Agreement. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Increase the General Liability Claims City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the City Attorney’s Office by $8,000,000; and
(2) Decrease the Budget Stabilization Reserve by $8,000,000.
CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17 003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney/City Manager)