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MINUTES OF THE
TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
The Committee meeting was held in Council Chambers and convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Cohen, Foley, Ortiz, Campos (arrived at 1:33 p.m.), Tordillos.
Absent: Councilmembers - All present.
Staff: Manuel Pineda, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office; Jon Calegari, Senior Deputy City Attorney III, City Attorney's Office; Faye Garcia, Council Aide, Mayor's Office; and Yasmin Johnson, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk's Office.
B. Review of Work Plan
1. Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan.
Add the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan to the February 9, 2026, Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting as directed by the Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole at its January 28, 2026, meeting (Agenda item B.4).
No presentation provided.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, the Committee added the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan to the February 9, 2026, Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting. (4-0-1; Absent: Campos) C. Consent Calendar
1. Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan
Accept the report on the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025- 2026. (Energy)
No presentation provided.
Public Comment: None provided.
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Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the report on the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (4-0-1; Absent: Campos) D. Reports to Committee
1. Large-Load Energy Customer Development Status Report.
Accept the status report on the City’s Large-Load Energy Customer Development activities, including the Implementation Agreement with PG&E and related electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure grid enhancement projects. (City Manager/Public Works) Erica Garaffo, Large-Load Energy Customer Development Lead, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager's Office, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Manuel Pineda, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office;Jeff Provenzano, Director, Environmental Services; and Chris Burton, Director, Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department, responded to questions.
Public Comment: Ellina (District 6) and Masheika Allgood (ALLAI Consulting LLC) provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on the City’s Large-Load Energy Customer Development activities, including the Implementation Agreement with PG&E and related electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure grid enhancement projects. (5-0-0)
2. Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan.
(a) Recommend the City Council consider and take action to:
1. Adopt the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan.
2. Approve the incorporation of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan into annual Climate Smart updates.
(b) Cross-reference this item to the March 3, 2026, City Council meeting for consideration and approval. (Energy)
Lori Mitchell, Director, Energy Department; Julie Benabente, Deputy Director, Energy Department; and Michael Gonzales, Program Manager, Environmental Services Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Ann Ferris and Jordan Moldow provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, the Committee recommended that the City Council consider and take action to both adopt the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan and approve the incorporation of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan into annual Climate Smart updates; the Committee also cross-referenced the item to the March 3, 2026, City Council meeting for consideration and approval. (5-0-0)
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3. Citywide Pavement Conditions, Funding, and Maintenance Program Delivery Strategy Status Report.
Accept the status report on citywide pavement conditions, funding strategies and program delivery construction progress. (Transportation)
John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation (DOT); Jennifer Seguin, Deputy Director, DOT; and Frank Farshidi, Division Manager, DOT, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
PublicComment: Ann Ferris and JordanMoldowprovided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the status report on citywide pavement conditions, funding strategies and program delivery construction progress. (5-0-0)
4. Sewer Rate Setting Audit Report.
(a) Accept the audit report on sewer rate setting.
(b) Cross-reference this report to the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting. (City Auditor)
Joe Rois, Auditor, City Auditor’s Department; and Ebelechukwu Obi, Senior Program Performance Auditor, City Auditor’s Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Jeff Provenzano, Director, Environmental Services, responded to questions.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, the Committee accepted the audit report on sewer rate setting and cross-referenced the report to the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting. (5-0-0) Open Forum
1. Jordan Moldow addressed the importance of traffic safety in the City and suggested placement of bicycle parking enforcement officers and police officers on motorcycles in the downtown area.
Adjournment
Chair David Cohen adjourned the Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting at 3:04 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, Yasmin Johnson,
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on: 3/3/2026
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Number of Actions: 6
Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José
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