C
ity Council Meeting
Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 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
Pr
esent Councilmembers: Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Casey, Foley, Mahan.
Abs
ent Councilmembers: All present.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (District 6)
Leslie Osborne, former member of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and Co-Founder of the Bay Football Club, offered the invocation with a speech. • Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Adjournment Recognition
Mayor Matt Mahan announced that the meeting was going to be adjourned in memory of Rod Diridon Sr., who passed away on April 3, 2026. A visionary transportation leader and lifelong public servant, Mr. Diridon dedicated decades of service to advancing public transit and regional connectivity throughout Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. Widely regarded as one of the architects of modern transit in Santa Clara County, his leadership laid the foundation for projects and systems that transformed how generations of residents live, work, and travel. He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that will continue shaping San José and the region for years to come. • Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 C
ouncilmember George Casey presented a proclamation recognizing July 4, 2026, as the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, to celebrate the City of San José's integral role in our nation's history, culture, and achievements.
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1.2 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos pr esented a proclamation declaring June 12, 2026 a s Philippines Independence Day honoring the rich cultural heritage, resilience, and contributions of the Fi lipino community in San José.
1.3 Councilmember Peter Ortiz presented a proclamation declaring June 2026 as Portuguese Heritage Month honoring the contributions of the Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO) to the City of San José.
2.CONSENT C ALENDAR
Public Comment: [In person] Shaunn and Lilian Koenig provided public testimony regarding the C onsent Calendar.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember B ien Doan, seconded by Rosemary Kamei, 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.
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a) Ordinance No. 31328 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Establishing the East Village Business Improvement District Pursuant to the Parking And Business Improvement Area Law of 1989.[Passed for Publication on 6/2/2026 - Item 8.1 (26-662)]
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ction: Ordinance No. 31328 was adopted, establishing the East Village Business Improvement District Pursuant to the Parking And Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. (11-0-0)
2.3 Approval of C ouncil Committee Minutes.
None provided.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
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one provided.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
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one provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
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one provided.
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2.7 Approval to Increase the Library Parcel Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Adopt a resolution to increase the Library Parcel Tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by 2.48% over the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 rates and approve the placement of the Library Parcel Tax on the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Santa Clara County Property Tax Roll.
CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Finance/Library) Action: Resolution No. RES2026-174 was adopted, increasing the Library Parcel Tax rates for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 by 2.48% over the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 rates and approved the placement of the Library Parcel Tax on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Property Tax Roll. (11-0-0)
2.8 Third Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with CSG Advisors Incorporated for Consulting Services.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with CSG Advisors Incorporated, to increase compensation by $250,000, for a total maximum compensation not to exceed $1,000,000, for housing finance and development advisory and housing policy consulting services, for the term ending June 30, 2027.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
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ction: Resolution No. RES2026-175 was adopted, authorizing the Housing Director or his designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with CSG Advisors Incorporated for consulting services. (11-0-0)
2.9 Approval of Free Use of the Rotunda, Wing Meeting Rooms, Council Chambers, East Plaza, West Plaza, and South Plaza, for the 4th Annual Neighborhoods Conference.
Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda, Wing Meeting Rooms, Council Chambers, East Plaza, West Plaza, and South Plaza for the 4th Annual Neighborhoods Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2026, hosted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services) A
ction: Resolution No. RES2026-176 was adopted, authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda, Wing Meeting Rooms, Council Chambers, East Plaza, West Plaza, and South Plaza for the 4th Annual Neighborhoods Conference on Saturday, October 3, 2026, hosted by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services. (11-0-0)
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2.10 Actions Related to the 9375 - Market Street Garage Improvements Project. (a) Approve an increase to the construction contingency for 9375 - Market Street Garage Improvements Project from 15% to 34%, in the amount of $1,156,215 resulting in a new total contingency amount of $2,069,016.
(b) Adopt the following Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General- Purpose Parking Capital Fund:
(1) Increase the Garage Façade Improvements appropriation to the Department of Transportation by $1,831,000; and
(2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,831,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER20-225, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 3. (Public Works/Transportation/City Manager)
DEFERRED TO 6/16/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
2.11 Actions Related to the Willow Glen Community Benefit Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving the Willow Glen Community Benefit Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as filed or modified by City Council, and to confirm and levy the individual assessments as filed or modified by the City Council; and
(b) Directing the Director of Public Works to or his designee to deliver the assessment roll to the County of Santa Clara for collection with the property taxes.
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 6. (Public Works)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-177 was adopted, approving the actions related to the Willow Glen Community Benefit Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (11-0-0)
2.12 Retroactive Approval of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Expansion Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 9 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 May 27, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the PWHL Expansion Flag Raising scheduled on May 19, 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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 5/27/2026 - Item B.2]
Action: The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Expansion Flag Raising, sponsored by Council District 9, was retroactively approved. (11-0-0)
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2.13 Retroactive Approval of "Free Use" of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the African American Community Service Agency's Juneteenth Power 50 Freedom Ball 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.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on June 3, 2026:
(a) Adopt a resolution retroactively authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Power 50: Juneteenth Mayors Freedom Ball scheduled on June 7, 2026. (b) Retroactively approve the Power 50: Juneteenth Mayors Freedom Ball scheduled on June 7, 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 6/3/2026 - Item B.1]
Action: (a) Resolution No. RES2026-178 was adopted, retroactively approving the authorization of “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Power 50: Juneteenth Mayors Freedom Ball scheduled on June 7, 2026, sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan. (11-0-0)
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
Jennifer Maguire, City Manager, highlighted that San José is ready to host the FIFA World Cup events and welcome visitors from around the world. She emphasized the extensive planning and collaboration among different city departments and community partners to create a successful citywide celebration.
She concluded her report by thanking the Mayor, City Council, partner organizations, and City Staff for their contributions.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update
None provided.
3.3 Mayor’s June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (
a) Review, discuss, and approve the Mayor’s June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute agreements addressed in the Mayor’s June Budget Message, which are for amounts that exceed the City Manager’s contract authority, subject to applicable procurement and provided that any required environmental review has been completed.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)
No presentation provided.
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Public Comment: [In person] Heiny Gonzalez (SOMOS Mayfair) (Translation assisted by Wordly), Damaris Estrada (SOMOS Mayfair) (Translation assisted by Wordly), Maryory (SOMOS Mayfair) (Translation assisted by Wordly), Genaro Velasquez (SOMOS Mayfair) (Translation assisted by Wordly), Sandra Munoz (SOMOS Mayfair) (Translation assisted by Wordly), Huy Tran, Joanna Becerra, Ana Cortez, Shaunn, Mike Sodergren (PAC SJ), 2 speakers (names not provided at the podium), [Virtual Comment] Carmen Martinez, Jordan Moldow, and Lori Katcher (SURG) provided public testimony regarding the item.
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otion: Vice Mayor Pam Foley moved approval of Mayor Matt Mahan’s June 9, 2026 memorandum.
Councilmember Pamela Campos seconded the motion.
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riendly Amendment: Councilmember Bien Doan requested a friendly amendment to also include recommendation 2 of his June 8, 2026 memorandum in the motion. The maker of the motion did not accept the friendly amendment.
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otion to amend the motion: Councilmember Bien Doan requested to amend the motion to include approval of recommendation 2 of his June 8, 2026 memorandum. The amendment failed for a lack of second.
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ction: Upon motion by Councilmember Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, (a) the Mayor’s June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 was reviewed, discussed, and approved; and (b) Resolution No. RES2026-179 was adopted, authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute agreements addressed in the Mayor’s June Budget Message, which are for amounts that exceed the City Manager’s contract authority, subject to applicable procurement and provided that any required environmental review has been completed.
AND
Including approval of the June 9, 2026 memorandum authored by Mayor Matt Mahan, recommending the following:
1.) Adopt the Mayor’s June Budget Message
2.) Accept the Councilmember Kamei, Tordillos, and Cohen Memo dated 6/5/2026
3.) Accept recommendations #1, #2, and #4 from the Councilmembers Campos, Ortiz, Candelas, and Casey Memo dated 6/5/2026
a.) For recommendation #1, the City Manager is directed to allocate funding consistent with the City’s existing, coordinated approach that leverages the partners previously identified in the County of Santa Clara’s Statement of Interest and Capacity for Immigration-Related Services.
4.) Amend the Councilmembers Campos, Ortiz, Doan, Candelas, and Casey Memo dated 6/5/2026 to direct the City Manager to:
a.) Return in the Fall with an analysis of the growing cost of living for residents, outlining the main cost drivers, areas where the City can potentially influence costs for a large share of residents, and potential strategies for helping residents grow their incomes; include insights that might inform future updates to City Council Focus Areas and associated Indicators and Problem Areas.
5.) Accept and amend recommendation #3 from Councilmember Doan’s memo dated 6/8/26 as follows; a.) Direct the City Manager to apply for the for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding to support the hiring of new firefighter positions necessary to open and
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permanently staff Fire Station 32, working with San José Firefighters Local 230 and other partners to support a strong application, while also ensuring that the required local match and other ineligible grant costs can be accommodated within the City's limited budgetary resources.
6.) Direct the City Manager to allocate $50,000 to the San Jose Police Foundation for the Annual Major Awards Ceremony by reducing the rebudget of $50,000 in one-time funding from the Mineta San José International Airport Donor Wall, as included in MBA #26, previously funded in the Mayor’s March Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
AND
Also including approval of the June 5, 2026 joint memorandum, co-authored by Councilmember Kamei, Councilmember Tordillos, and Councilmember Cohen, recommending the following:
1.) Adopt Manager’s Budget Addendum #28 and restore funding necessary to provide the alternative service delivery model to the California Room as described in MBA #19 by reallocating $245,000 on a one-time basis from the Library Parcel Tax Fund’s NonPersonal/Equipment budget to the Personal Services budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
2.) Direct the City Manager’s Office to explore additional sources of funding beyond the one-time allocation of funds proposed in MBA #28, including philanthropic funds and grant funding, to preserve public access to the California Room beyond Fiscal Year 20262027.
AND
Also including approval of only recommendations 1, 2, and 4 of the June 5, 2026 amended joint memorandum, co-authored by Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Candelas, and Councilmember Casey, recommending the following:
Approve the Mayor’s June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with these additions:
1.) Allocate the full $1 million designated for immigrant defense and legal services at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026-2027, including the $500,000 included in the City Manager’s Proposed Budget and the additional $500,000 placed in reserve through the Mayor’s June Budget Message.
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ecommendation #1, the City Manager is directed to allocate funding consistent with the City’s existing, coordinated approach that leverages the partners previously identified in the County of Santa Clara’s Statement of Interest and Capacity for Immigration-Related Services.
2.) In alignment with the spirit of BD #40, include a potential update to the Planning in San José: A Community Guide as part of the Citywide Planning Work Plan Reprioritization as described in MBA #24 that will come before the City Council in the first quarter of 20262027, so that this effort can be considered regarding potential reprioritization of current and planned work items. In the interim, meet with San José State University to assess the level of external funding that might be available to support this project.
3.) Incorporate MBA#7: Business Tax Modernization
a.) Restore $90,000 to support economic development and business impact research as part of a potential future ballot measure initiative.
b.) Decline the rebudget of the Blight Busters City-Wide Expenses allocation of $90,000 as included in MBA #26.
4.) San Jose Works - Youth Jobs Initiative
a.) Restore $54,531 to support 30 youth with employment opportunities. b.) Decrease the rebudget of the Animal Care and Services Foundation Reserve by $54,531 as included in MBA #26.
5.) Prioritize the use of any excess General Fund balance recognized as part of the 20252026 Annual Report to restore public access to the California Room in accordance with MBA #19, after accounting for any necessary 2026-2027 appropriation adjustment actions to rebudget funds, correct errors, or reflect updated cost information, and after offsetting the projected General Fund shortfall for 2027-2028 in accordance with City Council Policy 1-18.
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AND
Also including approval of the June 5, 2026 amended joint memorandum, co-authored by Councilmember Campos, Councilmember Ortiz, Councilmember Doan, Councilmember Candelas, and Councilmember Casey, recommending the following:
Direct the City Manager to develop a new City Council Focus Area: “Reducing the Cost of Living,” including one Long-Term Goal with potential Indicators and Problem Areas, and bring forward for discussion to the City Council by Fall 2026 for consideration as part of the Fiscal Year 2027-2028 budget development process.
Direct the City Manager to return in the Fall with an analysis of the growing cost of living for residents, outlining the main cost drivers, areas where the City can potentially influence costs for a large share of residents, and potential strategies for helping residents grow their incomes; include insights that might inform future updates to City Council Focus Areas and associated Indicators and Problem Areas.
AND
Also including approval of only recommendation 3 as amended of the June 8, 2026 memorandum authored by Councilmember Doan, recommending the following:
Approve the Mayor’s June Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 with the following additions:
1.) Support the $500,000 allocation from Budget Document #7 (Doan) and Recommendation #1 of the memorandum submitted by Councilmembers Campos, Ortiz, Candelas, and Casey regarding immigrant defense and legal services.
2.) Direct the City Manager to establish a Neighborhood Safety Overtime Reserve (NSOR) to provide supplemental overtime capacity for officers assigned to patrol District 7. a.) Allocate $250,000 to San José Police Department.
b.) Eliminate the Historic Buildings Inventory fund of $250,000 from the Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department.
3.) Direct the City Manager to work with San José Firefighters Local 230 and apply for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding to support the hiring of new firefighter positions necessary to open and permanently staff Fire Station 32, while addressing other critical operational staffing needs within the Fire Department.
Direct the City Manager to apply for the for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funding to support the hiring of new firefighter positions necessary to open and permanently staff Fire Station 32, working with San José Firefighters Local 230 and other partners to support a strong application, while also ensuring that the required local match and other ineligible grant costs can be accommodated within the City's limited budgetary resources. (11-0-0)
3.4 Approval of the 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budgets for the City of San José and Schedule of Fees and Charges.
(a) Adopt resolutions approving the Operating Budget for 2026-2027 for the City of San José, the Mid- Biennial Capital Budget for 2026-2027 for the City of San José, and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2027-2031 for the City of San José as revised by the Mayor’s June Budget Message and directing the City Manager to prepare final documents for adoption. (b) Adopt a resolution establishing the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2026-2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment, and 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. (City Manager)
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No presentation provided.
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ublic Comment: [In person] Sean Kali-R (Casino Matrix) provided public testimony regarding the item.
Paul Jospeh, Chief of Police, San José Police Department, responded to Council questions. Motion:
Motion: Councilmember George Casey moved approval of the June 5, 2026 memorandum he co- authored with Councilmember Pamela Campos, Councilmember Peter Ortiz, Councilmember Bien Doan, and Councilmember Domingo Candelas. Councilmember Bien Doan seconded the motion.
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riendly amendment: Councilmember David Cohen requested a friendly amendment to amend the June 5, 2026 joint memorandum, to include direction for the City Manager to return to the City Council next spring, as part of the budget process next year with an analysis of the impacts of the last cuts and fees, that could allow Council to discuss and make updates to the fees and charges. The friendly amendment was accepted by the maker of the motion and seconder.
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ction on the memorandum: Upon motion by George Casey, seconded by Councilmember Bien Doan, and carried unanimously, the June 5, 2026 amended memorandum co-authored by Councilmember George Casey, Councilmember Pamela Campos, Councilmember Peter Ortiz, Councilmember Bien Doan, and Councilmember Domingo Candelas, was approved, recommending the following:
Direct the City Manager to return to the City Council in fall 2026, next spring, as part of next year’s budget process, with an analysis of the impacts of the last cuts and fees, that could allow Council to discuss and make updates to the fees and charges, with recommendations for potential adjustments to the City's cardroom regulatory fee structure that:
1.) Maintain the City's commitment to strong public safety;
2.) Evaluate opportunities to reduce or restructure cardroom regulatory fees where operational efficiencies or alternative cost allocations exist;
3). Include implementation timing, noticing requirements, and any related budget actions. (11-0-0) C
ouncilmember Rosemary Kamei noted that the June 5, 2026 joint memorandum does not move approval of the items staff recommendation.
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ction on the staff recommendation: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the staff recommendation was approved, (a)1 Resolution No. RES2026-180, (a)2 Resolution No. RES2026-181, and (a)3 Resolution No.
RES2026-182 were adopted, approving the Operating Budget for 2026-2027 for the City of San José, the Mid-Biennial Capital Budget for 2026-2027 for the City of San José, and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for 2027-2031 for the City of San José as revised by the Mayor’s June Budget Message and directing the City Manager to prepare final documents for adoption; and (b) Resolution No. RES2026-183 was adopted, establishing the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2026-2027. (11-0-0)
4. PUBLIC S AFETY SERVICES
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items provided.
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5.TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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items provided.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & U TILITY SERVICES
6.1 Actions Related to the 9885 Regional Wastewater Facility Security and Access Control Camera and Card Reader Construction Award.
- HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
(a) Report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of the 9885 - Camera and Card Reader Upgrades Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blocka Construction Inc., in the amount of $11,678,000.
(b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,167,800. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the San José-Santa Clara Treatment Plant Capital Fund:
(1) Decrease the Preliminary Engineering - Water Pollution Control appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by
$1,000,000;
(2) Decrease the Plant Infrastructure Improvements appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,000,000; and
(3) Increase the Plantwide Security Systems Upgrade to the Environmental Services Department by $2,000,000.
CEQA: Determination of Consistency with San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Master Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and Addenda thereto (Resolution No. 76858). (Environmental Services/Public Works/City Manager)
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resentation provided.
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ublic Comment: None provided.
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ction: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Anthony Tordillos, and carried unanimously, (a) the report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of the 9885 - Camera and Card Reader Upgrades Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Blocka Construction Inc., in the amount of $11,678,000 was accepted; (b) the 10% contingency in the amount of $1,167,800 was approved; and (c) 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance No. 31331 was adopted, regarding the amendments in the San José-Santa Clara Treatment Plant Capital Fund. (11-0-0)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD S ERVICES
No items provided.
8. COMMUNITY & E CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ms provided.
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9. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSO R AGENCY
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provided.
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Open Forum
1. Lilia
n Koenig spoke regarding affordable housing for seniors.
2. Sha
unn spoke about inaccurate representations of the unhoused population totals.
3. Ch
ris Youden expressed concerns over the removal of 93 heritage trees in St. James Park for the Levitt pavilion project.
Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned the meeting at 4:47 p.m., in honor and memory of Rod Diridon Sr., who passed away on April 3, 2026.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, Yasmin Johnson,
Deputy City Clerk City of San José
Approved at Council on: 6/23/2026
# of Actions: 5
Toni Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José