City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, April 28, 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
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How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action.
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 Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2)
Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda
26-520 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
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• Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 4)
Youth Science Institute, Dan Gross
• 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 declaring April 30, 2026, as Black April, a day for the Vietnamese American community in the City of San José to reflect on and mourn the Fall of Saigon. (Doan)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 1, 2026, as May Day in the City of San José, honoring International Workers’ Day and celebrating the historic contributions of the labor movement. (Campos and Doan)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation to the Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area for its leadership in supporting the autism community, including in the City of San José, by providing trusted resources, advocacy, and connections that empower more than 20,000 families to live full and supported lives. (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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2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
26-510 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of April 9, 2026.
(b) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of April 13, 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) 04/09/2026 NSE Minutes
(b) 04/13/2026 T&E Minutes
Attachments
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 26-458 Retroactive Approval of “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Together San José: Welcoming Community Luncheon.
Recommendation: Retroactively approve and adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private Together San José:
Welcoming Community Luncheon on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, hosted by the City Manager’s Office of Racial and Social Equity.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager) Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.8 26-459 Terms of a Side Letter Agreement Between the City of San José and the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) and Amendments to the City Pay Plan.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the terms of a Side Letter Agreement with the Peace Officer Park Ranger Association (POPRA) regarding the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification.
(b) Amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective May 10, 2026, as follows:
(1) Increase the hourly pensionable rate of the Park Ranger Trainee PT (2421) classification to $40.46 - $40.46; and
(2) Increase the annual pensionable salary range of the Community Programs Administrator (6104) classification to $117,769.60 - $143,478.40.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
2.9 26-460 Actions Related to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an updated Memorandum of Understanding with the Bay Area Urban Areas Security Initiative; and
(b) Negotiate and execute amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding to extend the term of the Memorandum of
Understanding up to four years, to make minor changes to governance, and ensure operational efficiencies.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. (City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.10 26-461 City Affordability Restrictions in the Event of Expiration or Termination of Project-Based Subsidy Contracts or Foreclosure.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to allow, on a case-by-case basis for any City funded affordable housing development, rent and income restrictions to increase up to 60% of the Area Median Income for units funded by Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund and up to 120% of the Area Median Income for units funded by Measure E Area Median Income as permitted under the City of San José’s affordability restrictions for the project, but not to exceed Area Median Income caps, based on funding sources for new tenants in Project-Based Voucher-subsidized units upon expiration or termination of the applicable Project-Based Vouchers and for all tenants in the event of foreclosure or impeding feasibility to preserve unit affordability, if the City of San José has determined that such approval is needed if, and only to the extent, and only for the period of time necessary for the financial feasibility of the affordable housing development, 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 from 4/21/2026 - Item 2.8 (26-435)]
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
2.11 26-462 Construction Contingency for the 8820 - Milligan Parking Lot Project.
Recommendation: Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 8820 - Milligan Parking Lot Project from 25% to 32%, in the amount of $293,198, resulting in a new contingency amount of $1,304,844.
CEQA: Milligan Parking Lot Project Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. RES2024-233). Council District 6. (Public Works/Transportation)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.12 26-463 List of Pavement Maintenance Projects Eligible for Senate Bill 1 Funding.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving a list of pavement maintenance projects eligible for San José’s 2026-2027 allocation of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding, which was made available by the approval of Senate Bill 1, otherwise known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation) Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
2.13 26-464 Downtown San José Property-Based Business Improvement District Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Recommendation: Approve the Downtown San José Property-Based Improvement District Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 prepared by the Downtown San José Property Owners’ Association, as filed or modified by City Council.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. Council Districts 3, 6. (Transportation/Public Works) MemorandumAttachments
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2.14 26-529 Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Lick Observatory's 150th Anniversary Celebration Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan 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 22, 2026:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Lick Observatory’s 150th Anniversary Celebration held on August 22, 2026.
(b) Approve the 150th Anniversary Celebration scheduled on August 22, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(c) 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 4/22/2026 - Item B.2]
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
2.15 26-532 Retroactive Purchase of District 4 Gala Awards and Approval of the Annual D4 Stars Gala Sponsored by Council District 4 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 22, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the purchase of awards for the District 4 Stars Gala.
(b) Retroactively approve the D4 Stars Gala scheduled on February 16, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(c) 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. (Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 4/22/2026 - Item B.3]
MemorandumAttachments
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2.16 26-533 Settlement of Loessberg v. City of San José.
Recommendation: Approve a settlement in the case of Loessberg v. City of San José in the amount of $198,890.00 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement.
CEQA: Not a Project File, No. PP17-003 Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)
[Rules Committee referral 4/22/2026 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
2.17 26-534 Settlement of January Nicole Villareal v. City of San José et al.
Recommendation: Approve a settlement in the case of January Nicole Villareal v. City of San José in the amount of $85,000.00 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement.
CEQA: Not a Project File, No. PP17-003 Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)
[Rules Committee referral 4/22/2026 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
2.18 26-535 Settlement of Lawsuit Filed by Gradetech Inc.
Recommendation: Approve the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Plaintiff Gradetech Inc. in the total amount of $675,000 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement.
CEQA: Not a Project File, No. PP17-003 Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)
[Rules Committee referral 4/22/2026 - Item A.1.a]
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
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3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
3.3 26-468 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload Audit Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on April 16, 2026, accept the follow-up report to the 2021 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload audit report.
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 Auditor)
[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 4/16/2026 - Item (d)2]
Memorandum
Memorandum from Mayor, Campos, Cohen & Candelas, 4/24/26 Presentation, 4/16/26, PSFSS - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
3.4 26-469 Spring 2026 Intergovernmental Relations Report.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the 2026 Spring Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log. (c) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
Replacement Memorandum, 4/24/26
Attachment
Memorandum from Mayor, Candelas, Campos, Cohen & Kamei, 4/24/26 Memorandum from Foley, 4/27/26
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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3.5 26-470 Amendments to City Council Policy 1-16, Policy for the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending City Council Policy 1-16, Policy for the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance/Housing)
Memorandum
Resolution
Letter from the Public
Attachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
7.1 26-471 Park Master Plan and Official Name for a Future Park Located on Rinconada Drive. - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
Recommendation: (a) Approve the Park Master Plan for a future Chartered Park that will be located at the terminus of Rinconada Drive, adjacent to Almaden Expressway and Curtner Avenue off-ramp.
(b) Adopt “Bill Kee Park” as the official name for the park as recommended by staff, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and as a result of the public outreach process.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-137, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.
Council District 9. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)
Memorandum
Attachment
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
10. LAND USE
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
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10.2 26-472 H23-040, T23-027 & ER23-251 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at Camden Avenue and Singletree Way.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the 5670 Camden Avenue Residential Project Environmental Impact Report and making certain findings concerning significant impacts, mitigation measures, and alternatives, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopting a related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
(b) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide one existing approximately 10.78-gross-acre parcel situated at the northeast corner of Camden Avenue and Singletree Drive into two parcels and allow up to 108 residential condominiums on a resulting approximately 6.67-gross-acre parcel. (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 108 residential condominium units configured in 32 three-story buildings, including retaining walls up to five feet in height, the demolition of three existing buildings associated with Little League baseball fields (totaling approximately 1,000 square feet), and the removal of 41 trees (23 ordinance-size and 18 non-ordinance-size), subject to the State Density Bonus Law with a waiver for rear setback requirements, on an approximately 6.67-gross-acre site on the north side of Singletree Way, approximately 450 feet easterly of the intersection of Camden Avenue and Singletree Way.
CEQA: 5670 Camden Avenue Residential Project Environmental Impact Report. Planning Commission recommends approval (9-0-1-1, Oliverio absent, Barocio abstained) (Item 5.a on the March 25, 2026, Planning Commission agenda). Council District 10. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
(c) Resolution, rev.
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
• Open Forum
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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
All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or [email protected].
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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.