RULES COMMITTEE: 6/10/26
ITEM: B.4
TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
Chair David Cohen
SUBJECT: Transportation and
Environment Committee
Work Plan
DATE: May 29, 2026
Approved Date:
5/29/26
RECOMMENDATION
(a) Approve the Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan for the period of August through December 2026 and set its meeting schedule on August 10, October 5, and December 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
(b) Accept the draft Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan for the period of January through June 2027.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: STAFF:
David Cohen, Chair Manuel Pineda, City Manager’s Office Pam Foley, Vice Chair Jon Calegari, City Attorney’s Office Peter Ortiz, Member Alejandra Leynez Chantres, Mayor’s Office Pamela Campos, Member Yasmin Garcia, City Clerk’s Office Anthony Tordillos, Member
MISSION STATEMENT
Provide the community with safe, secure, and efficient surface and air transportation systems that support San José’s livability and economic vitality and provide excellent, affordable, and sustainable utility services.
RULES AND OPEN GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
Re: Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan
TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
August - December 2026
AUGUST 10, 2026
1. Climate Advisory Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the Climate Advisory Commission’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the work plan for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Energy)
2. Airport Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the Airport Commission’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Airport)
3. Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance. (Energy)
OCTOBER 5, 2026
1. City Infrastructure Strategy Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on the City Infrastructure Strategy, including progress on quarterly Key Results, project highlights, and any updates on key workstreams. (City Manager)
2. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on Vision Zero traffic safety. (Transportation)
3. Vehicle Abatement Audit Report.
Purpose: Provide an audit report on vehicle abatement. (Auditor) DECEMBER 7, 2026
1. Parking Enforcement Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on parking enforcement related services. (Transportation/Police/Information Technology)
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2. Climate Smart San José Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual Climate Smart San José status report. (Energy)
3. Transportation Activities Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on transportation funding, planning, programs, and projects of interest to the City involving regional, state, and federal agencies such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Caltrain, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, California High Speed Rail Authority, San Jose Mineta Airport Connector, and the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). (Transportation)
4. City Street Sweeping Performance Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the City’s street sweeping performance and the results of related pilots. (Transportation)
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Re: Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan
DRAFT TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE WORK PLAN
January - June 2027
FEBRUARY 1, 2027
1. Large Energy Customer Development Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the City’s Large Energy Customer Development activities, including the Implementation Agreement with PG&E and related electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure grid enhancement projects. (City Manager)
2. Citywide Pavement Conditions, Funding, and Maintenance Program Delivery Strategy Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on citywide pavement conditions, funding strategies, and program delivery construction progress. (Transportation)
3. Airport Asset Preservation and Expansion Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the Airport’s efforts to preserve current assets and enable future expansion efforts. (Airport)
APRIL 5, 2027
1. City Infrastructure Strategy Semi-Annual Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a semi-annual status report on the City Infrastructure Strategy, including progress on quarterly Key Results, project highlights, and updates on key workstreams. (City Manager)
2. Bike Plan 2025 and Trail Network Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the Bike Plan 2025 and the trail network. (Transportation)
3. San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on the San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap. (Energy)
JUNE 7, 2027
1. Community Forest Management Plan and Urban Forestry Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on the Community Forest Management Plan and progress toward advancing urban forestry goals and increasing the tree canopy. (Transportation)
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2. Vision Zero Traffic Safety Status Report.
Purpose: Provide a status report on Vision Zero traffic safety. (Transportation)
3. Move San José Plan Annual Report.
Purpose: Provide an annual report on key performance indicators in the Move San José citywide transportation plan, focusing on Transit First Policy implementation on corridors with the highest transit use and service corridors, including North First Street and Santa Clara Street. (Transportation)