City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
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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Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37)
Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all participants by calling speakers in an orderly manner. You may remain anonymous, but please fill out a card so we may call you. You can put “anonymous speaker” or “no name” on the card. When the Council reaches your item on the agenda, the Mayor will open the public hearing and call your name. Please address the Council from the podium, which is located to the left of the City Clerk’s table. To assist you in tracking your speaking time, there is a display on the podium. The green light turns on when you begin speaking; the yellow light turns on when you have 30 seconds left; and the red light turns on when your speaking time is up. • Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m. - Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers - Cancelled 26-437 Closed Session Agenda
Notice of CancellationAttachments
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 4)
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Piedmont Middle School Choir – Celeste Wilson
• Orders of the Day
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Adjournment Recognition
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 22, 2026 as Earth Day focusing on the collective ability of individuals, communities, and organizations to drive climate action and environmental protection in the City of San José. (Cohen and Kamei)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 20–24, 2026 as National Youth Violence Prevention Week in the City of San José to encourage our San José community to promote safety, support youth well-being, and work collaboratively to prevent youth violence. (Candelas)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation to Spire Autism, co-founded by Martin and Stella Slyngstad, for their advocacy promoting awareness, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum, and for empowering the San José community. (Mulcahy)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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26-448 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31318 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Establishing the Story Road Business Improvement District Pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989.
[Passed for Publication on 4/7/2026 - Item 8.1(a) (26-350)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
26-455 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 1, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
(a) 04/01/2026 ROGC MinutesAttachments
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
2.7 26-425 Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Vanderlande Industries Inc. for Airport Baggage Handling Conveyor System Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Vanderlande Industries Inc. (Wilmington, DE) for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Airport Baggage Handling Conveyor System, to add two additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through October 31, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about October 31, 2028, 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/Airport)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.8 26-435 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or Foreclosure. - DEFERRED TO 4/28/2026
PER ADMINISTRATION
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to allow rent and income restrictions to increase up to 60% of the Area Median Income in the following circumstances:
(a) For new tenants in Project-Based Voucher-subsidized units upon expiration or termination of the applicable Project-Based Vouchers; and (b) For all tenants in the event of foreclosure, provided the City of San José has determined such increase is necessary for the financial feasibility of the affordable housing development, and the increase is permitted under all other applicable funding sources.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)
ResolutionAttachments
2.9 26-426 First Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for City-Wide Master Planning for the Storm Sewer System.
Recommendation: Approve the first amendment to the master consultant agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc., for master planning consultant services for the City’s storm sewer system, extending the term of the agreement from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2029, increasing the amount of compensation by $1,200,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,700,000, subject to the appropriation of funds, and updating the schedule of rates and charges in Exhibit B of the staff memorandum.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-001, Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to future actions. (Public Works) Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
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2.10 26-427 Actions Related to the 8721 - FEMA San José Family Camp Project.
Recommendation: (a) Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 8721 - FEMA San José Family Camp Project from 10% to 41%, in the amount of $733,508, resulting in a new contingency amount of $970,124. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a fourth amendment to the standard consultant agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc., increasing the amount of compensation by $451,722, for a total not to exceed $1,451,722. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: City-wide Parks Purposes:
(1) Increase the 2017 Flood - Family Camp Playground Shade Structure and Retaining Wall appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $1,322,000; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,322,000.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Family Camp Storm Damage Repair Project (Resolution No. RES2024-80), File No.
PP19-050 and ER21-268. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.11 26-428 Retroactive Funding and Shared Maintenance Agreement Between the City of Santa Clara and the City of San José for Fiber Optic Cable and Conduit Installations along Tasman Drive.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a retroactive funding and shared maintenance agreement, including all documents necessary to effectuate the agreement with the City of Santa Clara, in an amount not to exceed $379,000 for the following:
(a) Procurement and installation of fiber optic cable and conduit upgrades performed by contractor through Bear Electric Solutions, Inc.; (b) Reimbursement to the City of San José after performing fiber optic cable installations, and minor civil work on the City of San José’s Right of Way on behalf of City of Santa Clara to benefit both cities; and (c) Operation and maintenance responsibilities for each party’s infrastructure after the work is completed.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-193, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(c), Replacement or Reconstruction and 15304(f), Minor Alterations to Land. Council District 4. (Transportation) MemorandumAttachments
2.12 26-429 Funding Agreements for the 2025-2026 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Grant.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Grant for reimbursement of work and all documents necessary to effectuate the grant agreements with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, in an amount not to exceed $1,437,164 for the following projects:
(a) New Business Rules for Central Transit Signal Priority, in an amount not to exceed $490,064;
(b) Fine-tuning Transit Signal Priority Parameters, in an amount not to exceed $297,100; and
(c) Citywide App-based Bicycle Detection System, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation) MemorandumAttachments
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2.13 26-430 East San José Microtransit Pilot.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement retroactive from March 25, 2026, with Nomad Transit, LLC for the design, development, and operation of a microtransit service in East San José, in an amount not to exceed $3,366,000.
(b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Funding Source Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Excise Tax Fund:
(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies by $191,000;
(2) Establish the East San José Microtransit appropriation to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $331,000; and (3) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $140,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
Council Districts 5, 7 and 8. (Transportation/City Manager) MemorandumAttachments
2.14 26-475 VEBA Advisory Committee Appointments.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 15, 2026:
(a) Approve the appointment of Edgar “David” Parker, nominated by the Federated unions, to the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Advisory Committee for a four-year term, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2030.
(b) Approve the appointment of Nicholas Rovetto, nominated by the Federated unions, to the VEBA Advisory Committee for a four-year term, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2030.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)
[Rules Committee referral 4/15/2026 - Item B.2]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.15 26-478 Approval of the Eritrean Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 6 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 15, 2026:
(a) Approve the Eritrean Flag Raising Event scheduled on May 20, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and
(b) 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. (Mulcahy) [Rules Committee referral 4/15/2026 - Item B.3]
MemorandumAttachments
2.16 26-487 Request for Travel Authorization for Councilmember Candelas.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 15, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Domingo Candelas as the City representative to attend the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit and Board Meeting in Sacramento, CA from April 22 - 25, 2026. Source of Funds:
League of California Cities and District 8 Office Budget.
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 4/15/2026 - Item B.4]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.17 26-490 Retroactive Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 8 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 15, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the Overfelt High School Making Seasons Bright event scheduled on December 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Vovinam Toy Drive scheduled on December 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(c) Retroactively approve the Brigadoon Neighborhood Association Meeting scheduled on January 29, 2026 and March 5, 2026 as City Council sponsored Special Events and approve the expenditure of funds.
(d) Retroactively approve the TREBA Tet Festival scheduled on February 14, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(e) Retroactively approve the Budget Breakfast event scheduled on February 21, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(f) Retroactively approve the Welch Park Spring Egg Hunt scheduled on March 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(g) Retroactively 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. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 4/15/2026 - Item B.5]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.18 26-493 Resolution Honoring the Women and Families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31 as Farmworkers Day.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 15, 2026, adopt a resolution honoring the women and families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31st as
Farmworkers Day in the City of San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley, Kamei, and Campos)
[Rules Committee referral 4/15/2026 - Item C.2]
Memorandum
Resolution, rev.
Attachments
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
The Closed Session for 4/21/2026 meeting was cancelled.
3.3 26-431 Review of the Retirement Plans’ Pension and Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuations as of June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Review the following actuarial valuation reports:
(a) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Actuarial Valuation (Pension) as of June 30, 2025;
(b) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuation (OPEB) as of June 30, 2025; (c) Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation (Pension) as of June 30, 2025; and
(d) Police and Fire Department Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuation as of June 30, 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. (Retirement Services)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
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3.4 26-432 Data Centers and PG&E Partnership Status Report.
Recommendation: Accept the status report on the City’s efforts to drive data center and other large energy development, including an update on the City’s Implementation Agreement with PG&E and related electrical infrastructure grid enhancement projects.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff reports, assessments, annual reports, and informational memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public - 1 of 5
Letters from the Public - 2 of 5
Letters from the Public - 3 of 5
Letters from the Public - 4 of 5
Letters from the Public - 5 of 5
Letter Sent by Many Members of the Public
Attachments
3.5 26-433 Revisions to City Council Policy 3-3, Living Wage Policy, Relating to Living Wage Setting Methodology for Annual Rate Adjustments.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to City Council Policy 3-3 and repealing Resolution No. 76911 setting the methodology for annual adjustments for the City’s Living Wage rate to align with the City’s Airport Living Wage rate methodology for the City’s new Living Wage rate, effective July 1, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Public Works)
Memorandum
Resolution
Memorandum from Candelas, Campos, Ortiz & Casey, 4/17/26 Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 26-434 Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to future actions. Council Districts 3, 4 and 6. (Transportation) Memorandum
Attachment
Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 26-449 Establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District.
Recommendation: Accept the report and receive public comment on the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District.
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 impact on the environment.
Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) MemorandumAttachments
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8.2 26-436 Providing Access and Transforming Health Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development Intergovernmental Transfer Grant Funding for California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal Readiness and Implementation.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to:
(1) Accept the Providing Access and Transforming Health Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development Intergovernmental Transfer (PATH CITED) grant in the amount of $1,323,036 in federal funding to support California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal readiness and implementation within the City’s homelessness response system; and
(2) Commit the required City match of $1,323,037, consistent with grant requirements, to support these California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal readiness and implementation activities, including workflow development, billing readiness, and coordination across Emergency Interim Housing operations.
(b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund:
(1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government by $600,000;
(2) Establish the PATH CITED Grant appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $1,200,000; and
(3) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $600,000.
CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs Project and Addenda thereto, adopted October 24, 2023 (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER22-198.
(Housing/City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
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Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item
10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion.
If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
• Adjournment
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ABOUT THE AGENDA
The City of San José is committed to open and honest government and strives to consistently meet the community’s expectations by providing excellent service, in a positive and timely manner, and in the full view of the public.
Welcome to the San José City Council meeting!
This Agenda contains both a Consent Calendar section for routine business items that require Council approval, and general business items arranged to correspond with San José’s City Service Areas (CSAs).
City Service Areas represent the policy-making level for strategic planning, policy setting, and investment decisions in the critical functions the City provides to the community. They are:
· Strategic Support - The internal functions that enable the CSAs to provide direct services to the community in an effective and efficient manner.
· Public Safety - Commitment to excellence in public safety by investing in neighborhood partnerships as well as prevention, enforcement, and emergency preparedness services. · Transportation & Aviation Services - A safe and efficient transportation system that contributes to the livability and economic health of the City; and provide for the air transportation needs of the community and the region at levels that is acceptable to the community. · Environmental and Utility Services - Manage environmental services and utility systems to ensure a sustainable environment for the community.
· Neighborhood Services - Serve, foster, and strengthen community by providing access to lifelong learning and opportunities to enjoy life.
· Community & Economic Development - Manage the growth and change of the community in order to create and preserve healthy neighborhoods and ensure a diverse range of employment and housing opportunities.
The San José City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. as needed, unless otherwise noted. The City Council, or less than a quorum, may adjourn any regular, special or adjourned meeting to a later date, time and place specified in the order of adjournment. If all members are absent, the City Clerk may declare the meeting adjourned to a stated date, time and place. If you have any questions, please direct them to the City Clerk’s staff seated at the tables just below the dais. Thank you for taking the time to attend today’s meeting. We look forward to seeing you at future meetings.
Agendas, Staff Reports and some associated documents for City Council items may be viewed on the Internet at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Council Meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on Channel 26.
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CITY OF SAN JOSE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMITTEE ROOMS
The Code of Conduct is intended to promote open meetings that welcome debate of public policy issues being discussed by the City Council, their Committees, and City Boards and Commissions in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
(a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting. This will include making loud noises, clapping, shouting, booing, hissing or engaging in any other activity in a manner that disturbs, disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting.
(b) Persons in the audience will refrain from creating, provoking or participating in any type of disturbance involving unwelcome physical contact. (c) Persons in the audience will refrain from using cellular phones and/or pagers while the meeting is in session.
(d) Appropriate attire, including shoes and shirts are required in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms at all times.
(e) Persons in the audience will not place their feet on the seats in front of them. (f) No food, drink (other than bottled water with a cap), or chewing gum will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, except as otherwise pre-approved by City staff.
(g) All persons entering the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, including their bags, purses, briefcases and similar belongings, may be subject to search for weapons and other dangerous materials.
2. Signs, Objects or Symbolic Material:
(a) Objects and symbolic materials, such as signs or banners, will be allowed in the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms, with the following restrictions: § No objects will be larger than 2 feet by 3 feet.
-No sticks, posts, poles or other such items will be attached to the signs or other symbolic materials.
-The items cannot create a building maintenance problem or a fire or safety hazard. (b) Persons with objects and symbolic materials such as signs must remain seated when displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting. (c) Objects that are deemed a threat to persons at the meeting or the facility infrastructure are not allowed. City staff is authorized to remove items and/or individuals from the Council Chambers and Committee Rooms if a threat exists or is perceived to exist.
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: firearms (including replicas and antiques), toy guns, explosive material, and ammunition; knives and other edged weapons; illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia; laser pointers, scissors, razors, scalpels, box cutting knives, and other cutting tools; letter openers, corkscrews, can openers with points, knitting needles, and hooks; hairspray, pepper spray, and aerosol containers; tools; glass containers; and large backpacks and suitcases that contain items unrelated to the meeting.
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3. Addressing the Council, Committee, Board or Commission:
(a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to complete a speaker card and submit the card to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
(b) Meeting attendees are usually given two (2) minutes to speak on any discussion item and/or during open forum; the total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speaker or for an agenda item is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when appropriate. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Applicants and appellants in land use matters are usually given more time to speak. Speakers using a translator will be given twice the time allotted to ensure non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the Council, Committee, Board or Commission.
(c) Speakers should discuss only the agenda item when called to speak for that item, and only topics related to City business when called to speak during open forum on the agenda.
(d) Speakers’ comments should be addressed to the full body. Requests to engage the Mayor, Council Members, Board Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation will not be honored. Abusive language is inappropriate. (e) Speakers will not bring to the podium any items other than a prepared written statement, writing materials, or objects that have been inspected by security staff.’ (f) If an individual wishes to submit written information, he or she may give it to the City Clerk or other administrative staff at the meeting.
(g) Speakers and any other members of the public will not approach the dais at any time without prior consent from the Chair of the meeting.
Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct which will disturb, disrupt or impede the orderly conduct of the meeting may result in removal from the meeting and/or possible arrest.