City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/98221474336 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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• Call to Order and Roll Call
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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
26-863 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 7)
United States Marine Corps Color Guard
• Orders of the Day
SEE NEW ITEM 3.8(c), "Approve virtual and hybrid meetings for Council Committees in accordance with City Council Policy 0-37” TO BE ADDED UNDER ORDERS OF THE DAY.
REQUIRES A DETERMINATION BY A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE MEETING, OR, IF LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF
THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ARE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, A UNANIMOUS
VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. Consolidated Open Government and Ethics Resolution No. RES2024-99, Section
2.3.2.1.E.3; Council’s Rules of Conduct, Resolution No. RES2023-22, Rule 3(d).
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 August 15, 2026, as the 79th anniversary of Indian Independence Day to honor and celebrate the contributions of Indian Americans to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the City of San José. (Candelas)
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1.2 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing August, 2026 as Emergency Management Month in the City of San José, honoring the critical work of emergency managers, and promoting community resilience and emergency preparedness throughout the City. (Kamei)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Cake4Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides custom birthday cakes to youth facing adversity, including homelessness, food insecurity, foster care, and recovery from domestic violence, in celebration of the organization's milestone of baking and delivering 100,000 cakes to children in need including those in the City of San José and the Bay Area. (Mulcahy)
1.4 Presentation of a commendation recognizing SJ26 and the dedication and tireless work of Tommy O’Hare, John Poch and the San José Sports Authority, and all of the partners who made the City of San José the destination in the Bay Area for visitors from all over the world to enjoy big sporting events, entertainment, and fun, thereby supporting our businesses and local economy. (Mayor)
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.
26-796 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 23, 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) 06/16/2026 CC Minutes
(b) 06/23/2026 CC Minutes
Attachments
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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26-798 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31338 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 3.4 Gross Acres, Situated on the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Monterey Road and East Alma Avenue (1402 Monterey Road; APN 477-07-012) from the CIC(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District.
[Passed for Publication on 6/23/2026 - Item 10.1(a) (26-770)]
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
26-797 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of June 17, 2026.
(b) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of June 18, 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) 06/17/2026 ROGC Minutes
(b) 06/18/2026 PSFSS 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.
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2.7 26-813 City Council Appointments to Committees, Boards, and Commissions.
Recommendation: (a) Reappoint Councilmembers Pamela Campos, Rosemary Kamei, and Bien Doan as the City's representatives to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board;
(b) Reappoint Councilmembers Peter Ortiz and George Casey to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board as alternate representatives; and
(c) Appoint Councilmember Anthony Tordillos to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)
MemorandumAttachments
2.8 26-817 General Authorization for Airport Grants.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Apply for, negotiate, and execute any documents, and take other actions necessary to receive funds from federal, state, regional, industry, or other local agencies in the form of grants and other transaction agreements to fund projects at the San José Mineta International Airport; and
(b) Negotiate and execute all funding documents, including agreements, amendments, and requests for payment, necessary to accept and secure grant funds.
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. (Airport)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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2.9 26-818 Amendment to City of San José Deferred Compensation Plan.
Recommendation: (a) Approve an ordinance amending Section 3.48.070 of the Deferred Compensation Plan in the San José Municipal Code relating to the types of investments that may be offered under the Plan. (b) Adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Basic Plan Document for the Deferred Compensation Plan relating to the types of investments that may be offered under the Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute the amended Basic Plan Document and other documents as necessary to administer the Deferred Compensation Plan set forth in Chapter 3.48 of the San José Municipal Code. This amendment will become effective on the same date as the Ordinance to amend Section 3.48.070 of the Deferred Compensation Plan.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)
Memorandum
Ordinance
Resolution
Attachments
2.10 26-819 Settlement of Mary Rosario Martinez v. City of San José.
Recommendation: Approve the settlement in the case Mary Rosario Martinez v. City of San José, in the total amount of $75,000 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)
Memorandum
Agreement
Attachments
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2.11 26-812 Declaration and Recording a Statement of the Results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Municipal Election.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution declaring and recording a statement of the results of the June 2, 2026, Primary Municipal Election per Elections Code Sections 10263, 10264, and 15400.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Primary Election - City of San Jose, D1, Rosemary Kamei Primary Election - City of San Jose, D3, Anthony Tordillos Primary Election - Results of the Canvass
Primary Election - Final Summary Report
Primary Election - City of San Jose Measure A
Resolution
Attachments
2.12 26-816 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
Recommendation: Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment:
(a) Youth Commission:
(1) District 2 Seat: Appoint Kenya Nguyen Vallejo for a term ending May 31, 2028.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Application
Attachments
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2.13 26-815 Actions Related to Travel to Tampa, Florida for the September 2026 San José Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission.
Recommendation: (a) Approve the receipt of gifts received by City Officials in an official capacity as a representative of the City in accordance with San José Municipal Code Section 12.08.120.B.
(b) Approve travel to Tampa, Florida, from September 22-25, 2026, and excuse the following Councilmembers from the meetings listed below due to authorized City business (San José Chamber of Commerce Annual Study Mission):
(1) Mayor Mahan and Mayor’s Office staff Jessica Barriga (Source of Funds: Mayor - Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Mayor’s Office staff - Mayor’s Office Budget; Travel Dates: September 22, 2026, to September 25, 2026; Meeting: none).
(2) Councilmember Tordillos (Source of Funds: District 3 Council Office Budget; Travel Dates: September 22, 2026, to September 25, 2026; Meeting: September 22, 2026, San José City Council). (3) Councilmember Mulcahy (Source of Funds: District 6 Council Office Budget; Travel Dates: September 22, 2026, to September 25, 2026; Meeting: September 22, 2026, San José City Council).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum - Mayor/Council Travel Budget
Supplemental Memorandum - Quorum
Attachments
2.14 26-820 Amendment to the Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Community Survey Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Master Consulting Agreement with True North Research, Inc. to increase the compensation by $300,000 for a new maximum compensation not to exceed $1,250,000, and with no other changes to the agreement, 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. (City Manager)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.15 26-823 Third Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on June 18, 2026:
(a) Accept the Third Quarter (period ending March 31, 2026) Financial Reports for the following programs:
(1) Debt Management;
(2) Investment Management;
(3) Revenue Management; and
(4) Purchasing and Risk Management.
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to write off uncollectible debts in an amount up to $880,829.08.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance)
[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 6/18/2026 - Item (c)1]
Memorandum
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Resolution
Attachments
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2.16 26-824 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Broyhill Equipment LLC for Brown Bear Tractor 500Ds with a Model 4950 12' Auger.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Execute a purchase order with Broyhill Equipment LLC, (Dakota City, NE), for Brown Bear Tractor 500Ds with a Model 4950 12' Auger beginning on or about August 11, 2026, and ending on or about August 10, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000, subject to the appropriation of funds;
(b) Approve a contingency amount of $250,000 to address any unanticipated changes to vehicle specifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with the last option ending on or about August 10, 2033, 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)
MemorandumAttachments
2.17 26-825 Actions Related to the Purchase Order with OverDrive, Inc. for a Library Digital Content Platform.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Execute a purchase order with OverDrive, Inc. (Cleveland, OH), for the purchase of a library digital content platform beginning on or about September 1, 2026, and ending on or about August 31, 2027, for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000, subject to the appropriation of funds;
(b) Approve a contingency amount of $320,000 to address any unanticipated changes to platform specifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(c) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with the last option ending on or about August 31, 2033, 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)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.18 26-826 Actions Related to the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution accepting the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 State of California Department of California Highway Patrol Grant Agreement for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program in the amount of $458,306.32; and authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute any Grant Agreement, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action.
(b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution Amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Establish the 2026-2027 Department of California Highway Patrol Grant Agreement for Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program City-wide Expenses appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $458,306; and
(2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the State of California by $458,306.
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. (Police/City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution, rev. 8/7/26
Attachments
2.19 26-827 Fourth Amendment to the Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara for Imagery and LiDAR Data Acquisition.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to:
(a) Negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara, extending the cost-sharing arrangement in the amount of $127,916.47 for imagery and LiDAR data acquisition to cover the 2026 capture; and
(b) Negotiate and execute up to three additional amendments to cover imagery and LiDAR data acquisition annually for 2027-2029, ending on or about June 30, 2030, 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. (Public Works)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.20 26-828 Actions Related to the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program.
Recommendation: Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 - 2030-2031 Work Plan for the Rule 20A and Rule 20B (In-Lieu Fee) Underground Utility Program.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action, and File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Public Works)
MemorandumAttachments
2.21 26-829 Franchise Agreement with Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Setting a public hearing for August 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., to hear any objections to the granting of the franchise to Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for the purpose of transmitting electric services in the City's public rights-of-way; and
(b) Directing the City Clerk to publish notice of the public hearing.
CEQA: Community Plan Exemption, File No. CP24-015, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning. Council District 10. (Public Works)
Memorandum
Resolution
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.22 26-830 Agreement with San Jose Conservation Corps for Urban Forestry Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with San Jose Conservation Corps for urban forestry services for a term ending on December 31, 2028, with a total combined not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.
CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-086, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)
MemorandumAttachments
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2.23 26-855 Approval of Village Fest Sponsored by Council District 2 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 August 5, 2026:
(a) Approve the Village Fest scheduled on September 19, 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. (Campos) [Rules Committee referral 8/5/2026 - Item B.3]
MemorandumAttachments
2.24 26-858 Request for Travel and Excused Absence.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 5, 2026:
(a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Tordillos as the City representative to participate in the Social Housing Field Study from September 13-19, 2026, in Vienna, Austria. Source of Funds: District 3 Office Budget and the Global Policy Leadership Academy.
(b) Request for an excuse absence from the regular meeting of City Council on September 15, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Tordillos)
[Rules Committee referral 8/5/2026 - Item B.4]
MemorandumAttachments
3. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update.
Accept Labor Negotiations Update.
TO BE HEARD AT 9:30 A.M.
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3.3 26-831 Proposition 1 - Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 1 - the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, a statewide ballot measure qualified for the California general election on November 3, 2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
3.4 26-839 Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to the Contract Between the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of San José.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the City of San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
3.5 26-832 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Levy for General Obligation Bonds.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 property tax levy on all taxable property within the City of San José for the purpose of funding the City’s general obligation bonded indebtedness and to pay the respective administration fee to the County of Santa Clara.
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 physical impact on the environment. (Finance)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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3.6 26-833 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Charges to be Placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual report prepared by the Director of Finance, detailing the Residential Solid Waste Collection Service Charges, filed with the City Clerk’s Office.
(b) Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the report and the placement of the charges as set forth therein on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll, with such modifications the City Council may make based on public hearing testimony.
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)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
3.7 26-834 Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charge and Storm Sewer Service Charge Assessments to be Placed on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual report prepared by the Director of Finance detailing the Sanitary Sewer Service and Use Charges and Storm Sewer Service Charges filed with the City Clerk’s Office.
(b) Adopt a resolution confirming the approval of the annual report and the placement of the charges as set forth therein on the 2026-2027 Santa Clara County Secured Property Tax Roll, with such modifications the City Council may make based on public hearing testimony.
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)
Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
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3.8 26-841 Amendments to Council Policy 0-4 and San José Municipal Code Title 2.08 related to Boards and Commissions.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution approving amendments to City Council Policy 0-4, “Consolidated Policy Governing Boards and Commissions” streamlining the boards and commissions appointment process, and requiring boards and commissions to follow City Council Policy 0-37 enabling virtual and hybrid meetings;
(b) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the San José Municipal Code related to various boards and commissions; and (c) Approve virtual and hybrid meetings for Council Committees in accordance with City Council Policy 0-37.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 8/6/26
Resolution
Ordinance
Letters from the Public
Attachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
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5.1 26-835 Amendment to the Master Parking Rate Schedule for Downtown Parking Meter Rates and Hours. - DEFERRED TO 9/15/2026 PER
ADMINISTRATION
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution setting forth the Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and off-street parking facilities to:
(a) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday - Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within the Downtown core;
(b) Authorize parking meter rates of $4 per hour at meters located within two blocks of a city parking garage; and
(c) Repeal Resolution No. RES2025-139.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Council District 3. (Transportation)
[Deferred from 6/23/2026 - Item 2.21]
Memorandum
Resolution
Letters from the Public
Attachments
5.2 26-836 Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “A Canopy in Decline: Is San José serious about expanding its tree coverage?” Recommendation: Approve the Department of Transportation’s response to the May 19, 2026, Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report entitled, “A Canopy in Decline: Is San José serious about expanding its tree coverage?” CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, and Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Transportation)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
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7.1 26-837 Agreement with Bell Properties, Inc. for Professional Property Management Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an agreement, amendments, modifications, extensions, and all related documents necessary with Bell Properties, Inc., for professional property management services for the City of San José’s Shelter Portfolio locations for an initial 10-month term beginning on or about September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, for compensation not to exceed $5,220,080; and
(b) Exercise up to three additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement, 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. (Housing)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Attachments
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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 - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER
CONSENT
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(a) 26-838 C25-039 & CP25-022 - Rezoning for 5891 Rue Ferrari Church.
Recommendation: (1) Approve an ordinance rezoning that certain real property of an approximately 5.02-gross-acre site located on the north side of Rue Ferrari, approximately 450 feet west of Silicon Valley Boulevard (5891 Rue Ferrari) from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District.
(2) Adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow approximately 55,200 square feet of an existing approximately 72,904-square-foot office building to be converted to a church/religious assembly use with associated site improvements on an approximately
5.02-gross-acre site.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. Council District 2. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
Ordinance
Resolution
Attachments
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use - Regular Agenda
• Open Forum
Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
• Adjournment
• Notice of City Engineer's Pending Decision on Final Maps
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FOR RECEIPT:
Tract: 10693
Location: Northwest corner of Monterey Road and Curtner Avenue District: 7
Lots/Units: 8 Lots
Type: Commercial
Developer: TPSC Owner, LLC
Tract: 10381
Location: Northeast corner of Quimby Road and Sand Point Drive District: 8
Lots/Units: 8/8
Type: SFD
Developer: Ching He Estate, LLC
Tract: 10672
Location: S/E of Florence Ave, approximately 300 feet S/W of Nancy Lane District: 5
Lots/Units: 36
Type: SFA
Developer: City Ventures Homebuilding
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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.
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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 discussion and debate of public policy in an atmosphere of fairness, courtesy, and respect for differing points of view. All participants shall comply with this policy regardless of the format of the meeting.
1. Public Meeting Decorum:
a) Persons in the audience will refrain from behavior which will disrupt the public meeting.
This includes 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, including conduct prohibited by City Administrative Manual Policy 1.1.1, Discrimination and Harassment. c) Cellular phones and electronic devices must be silenced. Use of such devices shall not interfere with or disrupt the conduct of the meeting.
d) Appropriate attire, including shoes, shirts, and lower body garments 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 security screening.
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:
· Maximum size: 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 reasonably determined by security personnel to present a legitimate safety risk. 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.
3. Addressing the Council, Successor Agency Board, Committee, Board or Commission:
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a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to follow established sign-up procedures.
b) Meeting attendees are usually given one (1) minute to speak on any agenda item and/or during open forum; the time limit is in the discretion of the Chair of the meeting and may be limited when appropriate. Applicants and appellants in land use matters are usually given more time to speak.
c) The Chair may limit overall time allotted to public comments, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.3(b)(1).
d) Speakers should discuss topics related to City business on the agenda, unless they are speaking during open forum in which case comments must be under the subject matter jurisdiction of the applicable legislative body.
e) Speakers' comments should be addressed to the full body. Speakers may be reminded to direct comments to the full body rather than engaging individual Mayor, Council Members, Board Members, Commissioners or Staff in conversation f) Speakers may not engage in conduct that actually disrupts, delays, or materially interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting or the ability of others to attend, listen, observe, or participate in the meeting. Any person engaging in any of the following conduct may, after warning when feasible, forfeit the remainder of their speaking time, be muted, removed from the meeting, or excluded from further participation as authorized by law:
· True threats of violence or unlawful intimidation;
· Conduct that materially interferes with another person’s ability to attend, listen to, observe, or provide public comment;
· Repeated or intentional abuse of meeting procedures or speaking processes in a manner that disrupts the orderly conduct of the meeting; · Technologically disruptive conduct, including blasting audio, generating excessive noise or feedback, repeated attempts to rejoin after lawful removal, use of automated or coordinated means to disrupt participation, or other conduct intended to substantially disrupt, derail, or prevent the orderly continuation of the meeting; or · Refusal to comply with lawful time, place, and manner rules after warning when feasible.
g) 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. h) 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.
i) 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.