C
ity Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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
City of San José April 14, 2026
2 • Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m.- Closed Session. See pages 17-18 for Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Foley, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Doan, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas.
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session.
Present Councilmembers: Foley, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Doan, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas.
6:00 p.m.- Evening Session- Cancelled.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Pam Foley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (District 4)
Tina Tua, Northwest Region Deputy Executive Director of the Tzu Chi Foundation, offered the invocation with a speech.
• Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL I TEMS
1.1 Councilmember Bien Doan presented a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Displaced Vietnamese American Heritage Month in the City of San José, honoring the resilience and contributions of Vietnamese Americans who were displaced by the Vietnam War and resettled in the United States.
1.2 Councilmember Peter Ortiz presented a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Month in the City of San José, honoring the victims and joining the Cambodian community in reflection.
City of San José April 14, 2026
3 1.3 Councilmember Pamela Campos presented a commendation recognizing Creekside School for its dedicated service to neurodivergent students in San José through innovative instruction, active family collaboration, and programming that builds upon students’ uniqueness.
2.CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: Brian Darby provided public testimony regarding the Consent Calendar.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. The actions below were taken as indicated. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.1 A
pproval of City Council Minutes.
None
provided.
2.2 Fi
nal Adoption of Ordinances.
None
provided.
2.3 A
pproval of Council Committee Minutes.
None
provided.
2.4 26-424
Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meetings of City Council on April 14, 2026 and Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on April 15, 2026 due to authorized City business to attend the American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 4/8/2026 - Item A.1.a] Action: Councilmember Candelas’ excused absences were approved, due to authorized City business to attend the American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.5 C
ity Council Travel Reports.
None
provided.
2.6 R
eport from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
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2.7 26-420 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments:
(a) Senior Citizens Commission:
(1) District 6 Seat: Appoint Emilie Highley for term ending June 30, 2027.
(2) District 9 Seat: Appoint Carin Taylor 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)
Action:
The following Senior Citizens Commission appointments were approved: (1) Emilie Highley to the District 6 Seat, with a term ending June 30, 2027; and (2) Carin Taylor Highley to the District 9 Seat, with a term ending June 30, 2027. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.8 26
-391 Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreements with HDR Engineering, Inc., and CDM Smith, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Capital Improvement Program.
(a) Approve the First Amendment to the 9438-2 Master Consultant Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028.
(b) Approve the Second Amendment to the 9438-3 Master Consultant Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028.
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)
Action: (a) The First Amendment to the 9438-2 Master Consultant Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028 was approved; (b) the Second Amendment to the 9438-3 Master Consultant Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028 was approved. (8-
0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.9 26-392 Construction Contract Contingency Increase for the 10106 - South Bay Water Recycling Pump Station 5 Bypass Project Rebid.
Approve a $24,200 increase to the construction contingency amount of $18,000 for a revised total contingency amount of $42,200 for the 10106 - South Bay Water Recycling Pump Station 5 Bypass Project Rebid.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
Council District 3. (Environmental Services)
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Action: The $24,200 increase to the construction contingency amount of $18,000 for a revised total contingency amount of $42,200 fo r the 10106 - South Bay Water Recycling Pump Station 5 Bypass Project Rebid was approved. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.10 26-393 Second Amendment to the Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency to Manage the Burrowing Owl Habitat Management.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency and the City of San José for Burrowing Owl Habitat management at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility to extend the term for an additional period of five years from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
Council District 4. (Environmental Services)
Action:
Resolution No. RES2026-84 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency and the City of San José for Burrowing Owl Habitat management at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.11 26-394
Actions Related to the Surplus Land Located on Sherlock Drive.
Adopt a resolution:
(a) Declaring that certain 4,021 square foot lot of City -owned vacant land with a net usable area of 3,121 square feet (with the remainder to be reserved to the City of San José for its continued use as right-of-way) set on the southwest side of Sherlock Drive, between 2715 and 2721 Sherlock Drive, and more particularly described and depicted in EXHIBIT “A” and as APN 499-26-003 Parcel A, to be “surplus real property” pursuant to San José Municipal Code Sect.
4.20.010(L) and “exempt surplus land” under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(B), as the subject property is less than a half-acre, and §54221(f)(1)(E), as the property is a former street or roadway and is being conveyed to an abutting owner, and the property is surplus to the needs of the City and is not necessary for the City’s use and is exempt from affordability requirements of the Surplus Lands Act, and making the requisite findings based on the staff memorandum. (b) Making the further findings that this property is not:
(1) Within a coastal zone;
(2) Adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System; (3) Within the Lake Tahoe region as defined in Section 66905.5; and (4) Listed on or determined by the State Office of Historic Preservation to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. (c) Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement and quitclaim deed, and all San José City Council other necessary documents to effectuate the transfer and sale of APN April 14, 2026
499-26-003 Parcel A, with a City reservation over the 900 square feet contained within the existing City right of way, to Thanh Tung Huu Nguyen from the City of San José, for the consideration of $55,000, pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.030 and in accordance with Council Policy No. 7-13.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER26-040, CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, Surplus Government Property Sales. Council District 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-85 was adopted, regarding actions related to the Surplus Land Located on Sherlock Drive. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.12 26-395 G rant Agreement with Infinera Corporation for the Expansion of Manufacturing Facility.
Approve a Grant Agreement with Infinera Corporation in the amount of $100,000 to support the modernization and expansion of Infinera Corporation’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in San José.
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 10. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Action: The Grant Agreement with Infinera Corporation in the amount of $100,000 to support the modernization and expansion of Infinera Corporation’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in San José was approved. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.13 26-407 Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with SHI International, Corp. for an Infrastructure Refresh Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with SHI International, Corp. (Somerset, NJ) for an Infrastructure Refresh Project, to expand the City’s hyperconverged infrastructure environment and increase the maximum compensation by $2,120,837, and add three additional one-year options to extend the agreement through September 30, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Approve a contingency of $425,000 for any additional unanticipated modifications to the City’s hyperconverged infrastructure environment, 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/Information Technology)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-86 was adopted, regarding the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with SHI International, Corp. for an Infrastructure Refresh Project. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas) San José City Council April 14, 2026
2.14 26-396 Approval of “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the 2026 Youth Commission End of the Year Recognition Awards Event.
Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private 2026 Youth Commission End of the Year Recognition Awards held on Monday, June 8, 2026, co-hosted by the Library Department.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to physical environment. (Library) Action: Resolution No. RES2026-87 was adopted, authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private 2026 Youth Commission End of the Year Recognition Awards held on Monday, June 8, 2026, co-hosted by the Library Department. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.15 26-398 R
eport on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10637 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #1 Project.
(a) Report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of 10637 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #1 Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $5,849,718.77; and
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $584,972.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8. (Transportation/Public Works)
Action: (a) The report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of 10637 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #1 Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $5,849,718.77 was accepted; and (b) The 10% contingency in the amount of $584,972 was approved.
(8- 0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.16 26-411 Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan.
Adopt a resolution approving the Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3, 4, 6. (Transportation)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-88 was adopted, approving the Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan. (8-0-3; Absent:
Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
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2.17 26-440 Approval of Flag Raising Ceremony and Lighting Recognizing Ethiopian New Year Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 8, 2026:
(a) Approve the Ethiopian Flag Raising Event scheduled on September 4, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the Tower Lighting scheduled on September 3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Approve raising the Ethiopian Flag without the emblem on the fourth flagpole. (d) 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 4/8/2026 – Item B.2]
Action: The Flag Raising Ceremony and Lighting recognizing Ethiopian New Year, sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as City Council Sponsored Special Events, were approved. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.18 26-443 R
equest for Travel and Excused Absence.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 8, 2026:
(a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Campos as the City representative to participate in the Working Families Champions’ first-ever gathering organized and funded in part by Working Families Power from April 17-18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Source of Funds:
District 2 Office Budget and Working Families Power. (b) Request for excuse absence from the meeting of Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee on April 16, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Campos) [Rules Committee referral 4/8/2026 - Item B.3] Action: Councilmember Campos’ authorized travel and excused absence were approved, designating her as the City representative to participate in the Working Families Champions’ first-ever gathering organized and funded in part by Working Families Power from April 17-18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
2.19 26-447 R
etroactive Approval of the CERT 5K Family Fun Run Sponsored by Council District 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 8, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the CERT 5K Family Fun Run scheduled on March 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively 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.
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(Casey) [Rules Committee referral 4/8/2026 - Item B.4]
Action: The CERT 5K Family Fun Run sponsored by Council District 10 was retroactively approved. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
3. STRATEGIC S UPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
None provided.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
None provided.
3.3 26-399 Approval of the Issuance of Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds and the Loan of the Proceeds thereof for the Financing of Berryessa TOD, an Affordable Housing Project, and Related Documents.
Adopt a resolution:
(a) Authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds designated as “City of San José Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Berryessa TOD), Series 2026A” (the 2026A Bonds) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $82,584,672;
(b) Approving the loan of the bond proceeds to Berryessa Affordable Housing, L.P., in order to finance the construction and development of a 195-unit multifamily development currently known as Berryessa TOD, located at 1565 Mabury Road;
(c) Approving substantially final forms of the Transaction Documents (as defined herein);
(d) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance - Debt and Treasury Management or their designees, to negotiate, execute and deliver the Transaction Documents together with any and all documents necessary to execute and deliver the Bonds, complete the transaction and implement this resolution, and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the 2026A Bonds; and
(e) Authorizing the loan terms to allow an increase in the rents and income restrictions up to 60% of Area Median Income for new tenants in Project-Based Voucher subsidized apartments in the event of expiration or termination of Project-Based Vouchers and for all tenants in the event of foreclosure, to the extent the City has determined such increase is needed for the feasibility of the above development and allowed by other funds.
CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 4. (Finance/Housing)
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No presentation provided.
Public Comment: Brian Darby provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, Resolution No.
RES2026-89 w as adopted, regarding the approval of the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds and the loan of the proceeds thereof for the financing of Berryessa TOD, an Affordable Housing Project, and related documents. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulchay, Candelas)
4. PUBLIC S AFETY SERVICES
No ite
ms provided.
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
5.1 26-400 Transportation Policy Priorities for Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan Related to Senate Bill 63 Revenue Measure.
Approve and support the following transportation policy priorities for advocacy by the City of San José during development of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan for Senate Bill 63 revenues returned to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority:
(a) At least 20% to fixed-route transit roadway maintenance. (b) At least 30% to transit supportive capital investments. (c) At least 50% to improved transit service and rider experience, with appropriate performance and accountability measures.
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. (Transportation)
G
reg Richardson, Assistant General Manager, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA); Sam Sargent, Director of Strategy and Transformation, VTA; John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation; and Jessica Zenk, Deputy Director, Department of Transportation, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: B
rian Darby and Vincent Ma (Glydways) provided public
testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, the following transportation policy priorities for advocacy by the City of San José during development of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority San José City Council April 14, 2026
Local Investment Plan for Senate Bill 63 revenues returned to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority were approved and supported:
(a) At least 20% to fixed-route transit roadway maintenance. (b) At least 30% to transit supportive capital investments. (c) At least 50% to improved transit service and rider experience, with appropriate performance and accountability measures.
AND
Including acceptance of the April 10, 2026 joint memorandum co-authored by Vice Mayor Foley, Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Cohen, Councilmember Ortiz, and Councilmember Candelas, recommending the following:
Approve the staff recommendations.
(8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas)
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & U TILITY SERVICES
6.1 26-401 Master Consultant Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for the 10063 – Aeration Basin Modifications Phase 1 Project.
Approve a Master Consultant Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to provide Owner’s Advisor services for the 10063 - Aeration Basin Modifications Phase 1 Project at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility from the date of execution through June 30, 2034 in a total amount not to exceed $18,900,000, 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. (Environmental Services)
K
apil Verma, Deputy Director, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Environmental Services Department (ESD); Jeff Provenzano, Director, ESD; and Mariana Chavez-Vazquez, San José Regional Water Facility General Manager, ESD, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: Brian Darby provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, the Master Consultant Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to provide Owner’s Advisor services for the 10063 - Aeration Basin Modifications Phase 1 Project at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility from the date of execution through June 30, 2034 in a total amount not to exceed $18,900,000, subject to the appropriation of funds, w
as approved. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulcahy,
Candelas)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD S ERVICES
No ite
ms provided.
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8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 26-402 Agreement with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to Receive Monthly Payments for the Arena Hotel.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to provide funding for up to 89 interim housing units and supportive services for project-based Section 8 voucher holders residing at the Arena Hotel, effective May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $2,314,000; and
(b) Include two extension options that are equivalent to three years of funding, for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $6,408,000:
(1) Full one‑year from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, and
(2) Eleven-month extension from July 1, 2028, through May 31, 2029. CEQA:
Statutorily Exempt, Public Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, Homekey Round 2 Program - Arena Hotel, File No. ER21-159. Council District 6. (Housing) Item 8.1 and San José Housing Authority Item1 (pages 15-16 of the minutes) were heard concurrently, but voted upon separately.
Erik L. Soliván, Director, Housing Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions for Items 8.1 and SJHA1.
Public Comment: Brian Darby and Gerbenn S. (BWC/ Fostering Promise) provided public testimony regarding Items 8.1 and SJHA Item 1.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-90 was adopted, regarding the agreement with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to receive monthly payments for the Arena Hotel. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas)
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No items provided.
10. LAND USE
Public Comment: Brian Darby provided public testimony regarding the Land Use Consent Calendar.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Councilmember David Cohen, and carried unanimously, the Land Use Consent Calendar was approved as a whole.
The act ions below were taken as indicated. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas) San José City Council April 14, 2026
10.1 L
and Use on Consent Calendar - HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
10.1(
a) 26-403 CP25-017 - Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Certain Real Property Located at 3140 Williams (Grocery Outlet).
Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 23,255-square-foot grocery store (Grocery Outlet) on an approximately 3.18-gross-acre site.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a) for Existing Facilities. Planning Commission recommends approval (10- 0-1; Cantrell absent) (Item 4.b on the 3/11/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-91 was adopted, approving, subject to conditions, a conditional use permit and determination of public convenience or necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 23,255- square-foot grocery store (Grocery Outlet) on an approximately 3.18- gross-acre site. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas) E
ND OF CONSENT CALENDAR
• RE
CESS THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE THE MEETING OF
THE JOINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL AND SAN JOSE HOUSING
AUTHORITY
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
Open Forum
1. Brian Darby spoke to the Declaration of Independence and the recent resignations of two members from the House of Representatives.
2. Pachuco Agbalog addressed frustrations regarding a matter with a previous San José Mayor.
3. John Salah discussed road paving, street conditions, and the use of Measure T funds.
Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m.
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Minut
es Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by,
Yasmin Johnson,
Deputy City Clerk City of San José
Approved at Council on: 5/5/26
# of Actions: 6
Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José
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J
OINT CITY OF SAN JOSE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF SAN JOSÉ MINUTES
Vice Mayor Pam Foley called the joint meeting of the San Jose City Council and Housing Authority to order at 1:58 p.m. on April 14, 2026, and opened the public hearing.
P
resent Councilmembers: Foley, Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Doan, Casey.
Absent Councilmembers: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas.
SJHA1 26-404 Approval of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Fiscal Year 2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan.
Adopt a resolution, as the Board of Commissioners of the City of San José Housing Authority:
(a) Certifying that the Santa Clara County Housing Authority’s Moving to Work Annual Plan for the federal Fiscal Year 2027 is, as drafted, consistent with the direction of the City of San José’s Consolidated Plan and compliant with federal requirements; and
(b) Authorizing the Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and the Chair of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to execute documents required in connection with the federal Fiscal Year 2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan submittal in the name of the City of San José Housing Authority.
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. (Housing)
Item 8.1(page 12 of the minutes) and San José Housing Authority Item1 were heard concurrently, but voted upon separately.
Erik Solivan, Director, Housing Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions for Items 8.1 and SJHA1.
Public Comment: Brian Darby and Gerbenn S. (BWC/ Fostering Promise) provided public testimony regarding Items 8.1 and SJHA1.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2025-92 was adopted, (a) certifying that the Santa Clara County Housing Authority’s Moving to Work Annual Plan for the federal Fiscal Year 2027 is, as drafted, consistent with the direction of San José City Council April 14, 2026
the City of San José’s Consolidated Plan and compliant with federal requirements; and
(b) Authorizing the Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and the Chair of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to execute documents required in connection with the federal Fiscal Year 2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan submittal in the name of the City of San José Housing Authority. (8-0-3; Absent: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas) • Adjourn the Meeting of the Joint City of San José City Council and San José Housing Authority and Reconvene the Meeting of the City Council San José City Council April 14, 2026
SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
April 14, 2026
Present Councilmembers: Foley, Kamei, Casey, Cohen,
Doan, Ortiz, Tordillos, Campos.
Absent Councilmembers: Mahan, Mulcahy, Candelas,
Place: City Hall, Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:30 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) DISCUSSED:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: Martinez, Ma ry Rosario v. City of San Jose Name(s) of Party(ies): MARY MARTINEZ; CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara Superior Court
Case No: 25cv459323
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
2. Case Name: Lopez, Yndira v. T eam San Jose, California Theatre, City of San Jose
Name(s) of Party(ies): YNDIRA LOPEZ; TEAM SAN JOSE; CALIFORNIA THEATRE;CITY OF SAN JOSE
Court: Santa Clara Superior Court
Case No: 25cv455865
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof
3. Case Name: Villarreal, Jan uary Nicole v. City of San Jose; et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies): JANUARY VILLARREAL; CITY OF SAN JOSE;
MATTHEW DOMINGUEZ
Court: United States District Court, Northern District of
San José City Council April 14, 2026
California – San Jose Division
Case No: 22-cv-09152-VKD
Amount of Money or Other
Relief Sought:
Damages according to proof