TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
Chair Peter Ortiz
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Services and
Education Committee Work
Plan
DATE: December 17, 2025
Approved Date:
12-17-25
Approved Date:
12-17-25
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan for the period of January through June 2026 and set its meeting schedule on February 12, April 9, and June 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF:
Peter Ortiz, Chair Angel Rios, Jr., City Manager’s Office Bien Doan, Vice Chair Karin Murabito, City Attorney’s Office David Cohen, Member Emily Munguia, Mayor’s Office
Domingo Candelas, Member Toni Taber, City Clerk’s Office Pamela Campos, Member
MISSION STATEMENT
To serve, foster, and strengthen the community by providing access to lifelong learning, supportive services, opportunities to enjoy life, and preserving and stewarding healthy neighborhoods with shelter and housing opportunities for all.
RULES COMMITTEE: 1/7/26
ITEM: B.3
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION
COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
January - June 2026
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
1. Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on citywide sustainable park maintenance, including current service levels and areas of improvement. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
2. Childcare Policy Opportunities Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on potential opportunities for the City to improve provision of childcare to its residents. (City Manager) APRIL 9, 2026
1. San José Youth Empowerment Alliance, Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together, Safe Summer Initiative Grant, and Youth Intervention Services Programs Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the San José Youth Empowerment Alliance (formerly the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force), Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together, Safe Summer Initiative Grant, and Youth Intervention Services programs for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
2. Code Enforcement Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the Code Enforcement Division’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
3. Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, including findings and recommendations. (Library)
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan
JUNE 11, 2026
1. City Council Focus Area Status Report: Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods.
Purpose: Provide a status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods Focus Area. (City Manager)
2. City Council Focus Area Status Report: Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness.
Purpose: Provide a status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness Focus Area. (City Manager)
3. Youth Commission Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the Youth Commission’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Library)
4. Animal Care and Services Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the Animal Care and Services Division's provision of services. (Public Works)