Cit
y Council Meeting
Minutes
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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• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m.- Closed Session- Cancelled.
1 :33 p.m.- Regular Session.
P
resent Councilmembers: Mahan, Foley, Kamei, Campos, Candelas, Casey, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan.
Absent Councilmembers: All present.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (District 4)
Celeste Wilson, Choir Teacher, directed the Piedmont Middle School Choir, who sang “Peace Like a River” for the invocation.
• Orders of the Day
None pr ovided.
• Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CE REMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Councilmember David Cohen and Councilmember Rosemary Kamei presented 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.
1.2 Councilmember Domingo Candelas presented 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.
1.3 Councilmember Michael Mulcahy presented 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.
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2. CONSENT CALENDAR
C
ouncilmember Domingo Candelas pulled Item 2.13 for questions.
Councilmember Rosemary Kamei pulled Item 2.18 for comments.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. The actions below were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
None provided.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
(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)] Action: Ordinance No. 31318 was adopted. (11-0-0)
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 1, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, S
taff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and
Informational M emos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Action: The Council Committee Minutes were approved. (11-0-0)
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
None provided.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
N
one provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
N
one provided.
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2.7 Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Vanderlande Industries Inc. for Airport Baggage Handling Conveyor System Services.
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) Action: Resolution No. RES2026-93 was adopted, regarding the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Vanderlande Industries Inc. for Airport Baggage Handling Conveyor System services. (11-0-0)
2.8 C
ity Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project Based Subsidy Contracts or Foreclosure.
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) DEFERRED TO 4/28/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
2.9 F
irst Amendment to Master Consultant Agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc. for City-Wide Master Planning for the Storm Sewer System. 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)
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Action: The first amendment to the master consultant agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc., for master planning consultant services for the City’s storm sewer system was approved. (11-0-0)
2.10 Actions Related to the 8721 - FEMA San José Family Camp Project. (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) A
ction: (a) The 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 was approved; (b) Resolution No. RES2026-94 was adopted, 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; and (c) 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance No. 31320 was adopted, regarding amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund:
City-wide Parks Purposes. (11-0-0)
2.11 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.
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 San José City Council April 21, 2026
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)
A
ction: Resolution No. RES2026-95 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a 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. (11-0-0)
2.12 Funding Agreements for the 2025-2026 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Grant.
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)
A
ction: Resolution No. RES2026-96 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Grant. (11-0-0)
2.13 East San José Microtransit Pilot.
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a contract 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
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2.14 (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) Councilmember Domingo Candelas requested information regarding the expansion of outreach in the community.
John Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation, responded to questions.
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-97 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a contract with Nomad Transit, LLC for the design, development, and operation of a microtransit service in East San José; (b) Funding Source Resolution No. RES2026-98 and (b) Appropriation Ordinance No. 31321 were adopted, regarding amendments in the Construction Excise Tax Fund. (11-0-0) VEBA Advisory Committee Appointments.
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]
Action: (a) Edgar “David” Parker was appointed to the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Advisory Committee for a four-year term, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2030; and (b) Nicholas Rovetto was appointed to the VEBA Advisory Committee for a four-year term, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2030. (11-0-0)
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2.15 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.
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]
Action: The Eritrean Flag Raising Event, sponsored by Council District 6, was approved. (11-0-0)
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2.16 2.17
Request for Travel Authorization for Councilmember Candelas. 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]
Action
: Councilmember Domingo Candelas’ request for travel to attend the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit and Board Meeting in Sacramento, CA from April 22 - 25, 2026 was authorized. (11-0-0)
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.
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] Action: The various events sponsored by Council District 8 were retroactively approved. (11-0-0)
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2.18 Resolution Honoring the Women and Families of the Farmworker Movemen t and proclaiming March 31 as Farmworkers Day.
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]
Councilmember Rosemary Kamei expressed her support for the item and thanked the co-autho rs of the April 9, 2026 joint memorandum.
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-99 was adopted, honoring the women and families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March 31st as Farmworkers Day in the City of San José. (11-0-0)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Rep
ort of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
Jenn
ifer Maguire, City Manager announced that April is earthquake preparedness month. With San José’s placement on or near several active fault lines, she stated the importance of the City’s Public Safety City Services and thanked the City Manager's Offices of Emergency Management and Communications in keeping the City safe, prepared, and ready for emergencies.
3.2 Lab
or Negotiations Update.
None provided.
3.3 Rev
iew of the Retirement Plans’ Pension and Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuations as of June 30, 2025. 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
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(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)
J
ohn Flynn, Director, Retirement Services Department; and Bill Hallmark, Retirement Board, Consultant Actuary, Cheiron, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
P
ublic Comment: None provided.
A
ction: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Retirement Plans’ Pension and Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuations were reviewed.
3.4 Data Centers and PG&E Partnership Status Report.
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)
M
anuel Pineda, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office (CMO), Chris Burton, Director, Planning Building and Code Enforcement (PBCE); Jeff Provenzano, Director, Environmental Services Department; Erica Garaffo, Assistant to the City Manager, CMO; and Madeline Silva, Senior Director, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
P
ublic Comment: Lisa C., Mani Bekele, F. Le, Frank Austin, Dash Leeds, Oliver, Edmundo Escarcega, Brian Pors, Serena, Alexander Noffsinger, Iszac, Sandy Perry, Chen Jiang, Pranita, Drew Siegler, Luis S., and 9 speakers (names not provided at the podium) offered public testimony regarding the item.
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ction: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, 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, was accepted. (11-0-0) San José City Council April 21, 2026
3.5 Revisions to City Council Policy 3-3, Living Wage Policy, Relating to Living Wage Setting Methodology for Annual Rate Adjustments.
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)
M
att Loesch, Director, Public Works Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
P
ublic Comment: Lousie Auerhahn (Working Partnerships USA), Mark Malouf (Teamsters Local 665), Sarah Julian (Unite Here Local 19), Martha Adame, David Rodriguez (Teamsters Local 350), Marcelina Cruz (Unite Here Local 19), Daya KhunKhun (Unite Here Local 19), Vanessa Tapia (South Bay Labor Council), Drew Siegler, and Aura Giron (Unite Here Local 19) offered public testimony regarding the item.
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ction: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember George Casey, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-100 was adopted, 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. (11-0-0)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items provided.
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
5.1 Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan. Adopt a resolution approving the Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File N5.1o. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to future actions. Council Districts 3, 4 and 6. (Transportation)
J
ohn Ristow, Director, Department of Transportation (DOT); Ramses Madou, Division Manager, DOT; and Pete Rice, Associate Transportation Specialist, DOT, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
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Public Comment: None provided.
Ac
tion: Upon motion by Councilmember David Cohen, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-101 was adopted, approving the Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan. (10-0-1; Absent:
Mahan)
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
No
items provided.
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
No ite
ms provided.
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 E
stablishment of the East Village Business Improvement District.
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)
No p
resentation provided.
Publ
ic Comment: None provided.
Ac
tion: Upon motion by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, seconded by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, and carried unanimously, the report on the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District was accepted. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan)
8.2 P
roviding 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.
(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 San José City Council April 21, 2026
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)
E
rik L. Soliván, Director, Housing Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
P
ublic Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Michael Mulcahy, and carried unanimously, (a) Resolution No.
RES2026-102 was adopted, 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; and (b) 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance No. 31322 and (b) Funding Source Resolution No. RES2026-103 were adopted, regarding the amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund. (10-0-1; Absent: Mahan) San José City Council April 21, 2026
9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCE SSOR AGENCY
No ite
ms provided.
10. LAND USE
10.1 L
and Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
1. J
ames Greg addressed concerns with a motorhome that has been parked within the emergency lane in his residential area for three months.
2. Shante Thomas suggested that the City build tiny homes within encampment areas.
3. Drew Siegler requested that Council consider the concerns of unhoused individuals who are being affected by encampment sweeps.
4. Kim Guptill (SURJ) urged that Council stop encampment sweeps until written notice is provided in the preferred language of those affected and confirming each affected person’s status.
5. Azazel Holmkuist (SURJ) urged for abatements to be paused until unhoused residents are provided housing and access to bus passes.
6. Batman stated that over 100 people signed up for housing and City services through the proper channels but are still being denied aid and having their belongings taken.
7. Rachel Mino (Law Foundation of Silicon Valley) urged for a temporary immediate halt of the encampment sweeps until residents who have requested accommodations are provided safe housing.
8. Angel expressed concerns with the experience she had at the tiny homes and stressed the importance of permitting emotional support animals at the facility.
9. Jasmin Barry spoke to her encampment experience and concerns with the selection process for 168 units in Cerone.
10. Pedro Reyes addressed the dehumanizing aspect of the encampment sweep process.
11. Shaunn expressed concerns with encampment sweep signs and services being offered only in English; she noted that case managers have failed to respond when messages were relayed in Spanish.
12. Lori Katcher addressed the importance of working together to better the community.
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13. A speaker (name not provided at the podium) requested that unhoused residents be given more time to be housed before they are displaced.
14. A speaker (name not provided at the podium) addressed encampment sweeps and the related housing selection process as a citywide issue.
15. A speaker (name not provided at the podium) addressed concerns with how encampment sweeps are being conducted and stated that assistance from Pathway was available for only three hours. • Adjournment
The Counc
il of the City of San José adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
Minute
s Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by,
Yasmin Johnson,
Deputy City Clerk City of San José
Approved at Council on: 5/12/2026
# of Actions: 7
Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José