City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting - Council Chambers and Virtually -
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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
Under Government Code § 54953.8.3, Councilmember Tordillos will participate via teleconference for “Just Cause” (official City travel). This is his first of seven allowed uses this year.
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
26-940 Closed Session Agenda
Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m. - Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall 6:00 p.m. - Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled. • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 8)
Dr. Marilyn Flores, President of San José City College
• Orders of the Day
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Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Adjournment Recognition
This meeting will be adjourned in memory of Michael Reedy, a family lawyer, writer, and community leader who passed away on March 6, 2026. For more than 30 years, Michael practiced law with kindness and respect and mentored many law students and young lawyers. He also served as President of the Board of St. Francis High School. Remembered as kind, funny, passionate, and joyful, Michael leaves a legacy of goodness and love in San José.
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Ivan the Angelfish for its inspiring youth-led work using thoughtfully designed aquatic environments, therapeutic aquariums, environmental education, and public outreach to promote healing, learning, and well-being in communities across California and Arizona. (Mulcahy)
1.2 Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 16, 2026, as Mexican Independence Day to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the Mexican American community in the City of San José. (Ortiz, Campos & Candelas)
1.3 Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 15, 2026, through October 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions, history, and culture of the Hispanic/Latino community in San José. (Candelas, Ortiz & Kamei)
1.4 Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 11, 2026, as the September 11th Remembrance and National First Responders Day to honor the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost in the attacks of 2001. It's a time to reflect on their memory, honor their lives, and recognize the profound impact on families and communities. (Doan)
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.
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26-955 Approval of City Council Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 1, 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) 08/25/2026 CC Minutes
(b) 09/01/2026 CC Minutes
Attachments
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
26-954 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
Recommendation: (a) Ordinance No. 31348 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of San José and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
[Passed for Publication on 9/1/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-893)] (b) Ordinance No. 31349 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Granting Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC, a Franchise to Use or to Lay and Use, Interconnection and Transmission Wiring and Appurtenances for the Purpose of Transmitting and Distributing Electricity in, along, across, upon and under Certain Public Streets and Rights-of-Way within the City of San José.
[Passed for Publication on 9/1/2026 - Item 3.4(b) (26-914)] Letter from the PublicAttachments
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
26-956 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
Recommendation: (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of August 26, 2026.
(b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 2, 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) 08/26/2026 ROGC Minutes
(b) 09/02/2026 ROGC Minutes
Attachments
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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 26-941 Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Update.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City of San José.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Memorandum
Resolution
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.8 26-942 Actions Related to Travel to San Diego, California, for the October 2026 Treatment Diversion 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 San Diego, California, from October 21 to October 22, 2026, and excuse the following Councilmembers from the meetings listed below due to authorized City business (San Diego County Treatment Diversion Study Mission):
(1) Mayor Mahan and Mayor’s Office staff Sarah Zárate, Tasha Dean, and Kailyn Kenney (Source of Funds: Mayor - Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Mayor’s Office staff - Mayor’s Office Budget; Meeting: None); (2) Councilmember Tordillos (Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Meeting: None);
(3) Councilmember Cohen (Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Meeting: October 21, 2026, Rules Committee); and (4) Councilmember Candelas (Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget; Meeting: October 21, 2026, Rules Committee).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
[Rules Committee referral 9/9/2026 - Item A.1.a (b)(4)] Replacement Memorandum, 9/9/26
Replacement Supplemental Memorandum - Mayor/Council Travel Budget Supplemental Memorandum - Quorum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.9 26-943 Construction Contingency Increase for the 10186 - Yard Piping Improvements Phase 3 Project at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.
Recommendation: Approve an increase to the construction contingency from 10% to 18%, in the amount of $1,540,000, from $1,949,000 to $3,489,000 for the 10186 - Yard Piping Improvements Phase 3 Project.
CEQA: Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the San José/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Master Plan (Resolution No. 76858), Yard Piping and Road Improvements Project, File No.
PP19-063. (Environmental Services)
Memorandum
Letter from TPAC, 9/10/26
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.10 26-944 Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus, LLC for a Web Content Management System.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Agreement for a Web Content Management System with Granicus, LLC (Washington, DC) to add five additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through June 30, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to five additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about June 30, 2032, subject to the annual 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)
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.11 26-945 Amendment to the Agreement with Securitas Technology Corporation for Automated Access Control System Services.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to:
(a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Agreement for Automated Access Control System Services with Securitas Technology Corporation (Fishers, IN) to implement system upgrades through the purchase of additional hardware, software, and services, and to add two additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through June 30, 2029, subject to the appropriation of funds;
(b) Negotiate and execute additional amendments to the Agreement to add or remove hardware, software, or services relating to Automated Access Control System Services, subject to the appropriation of funds; and
(c) Exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about June 30, 2029, 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/Public Works)
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.12 26-946 Amendment to the Purchase Order with OpportunitySpace, Inc. dba Tolemi for Redevelopment Impact Assessment Tools.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to five additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order with OpportunitySpace, Inc. dba Tolemi, (Boston, MA), for redevelopment impact assessment tools, with the last option ending on or about May 31, 2032, 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)
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.13 26-937 Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on August 20, 2026, accept the Fourth Quarter (period ended June 30, 2026) Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the following programs:
(a) Debt Management;
(b) Investment Management;
(c) Revenue Management; and
(d) Purchasing and Risk Management.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance)
[Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 8/20/2026 - Item (d)1]
Memorandum
Presentation, 8/20/26, PSFSS
Letter from the Public - 1 of 2
Letter from the Public - 2 of 2
Attachments
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2.14 26-947 Agreement with West Valley Sanitation District for Joint Use Sanitary Sewers.
Recommendation: Approve a cost-sharing agreement with West Valley Sanitation District of Santa Clara County for construction, operation, and maintenance of joint use sanitary sewers, with an effective date retroactive to July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2046.
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. (Public Works)
Memorandum
Agreement
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.15 26-981 Request for Travel and Excused Absence.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 9, 2026:
(a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor Mahan as the City representative to attend the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University convening, “Leading a Government Residents Can See and Trust” funded by The Knight Foundation, from September 28-29, 2026. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University and Mayor's Office Budget. (b) Excuse Mayor Mahan’s absence from the City Council meeting on September 29, 2026, due to authorized City business.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor)
[Rules Committee referral 9/9/2026 - Item B.3]
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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 26-934 Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention and Custodial Facility on Private Property.
Recommendation: Adopt an interim ordinance to implement a temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of all applications for the establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facilities on private property, with certain exemptions.
PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE REQUIRES
AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL. Cal. Gov. Code §65858(b).
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor, Campos, Ortiz, Doan, and Candelas)
[Rules Committee referral 8/12/2026 - Item C.1]
Memorandum
Supplemental Memorandum, 9/4/26
Supplemental Memorandum, 9/10/26
Memorandum from Mayor, 9/14/26
Ordinance
Letters from the Public
Attachments
3.4 26-948 Council Focus Area Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommendation: Accept the annual report on the City Council Focus Areas for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Attachment
Presentation - est. 20 minutes
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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3.5 26-950 Updated Functional Zero Model and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness Focus Area Work Plan.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the status report on the Housing Department’s updated functional-zero model for unsheltered homelessness.
(b) Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness Work Plan, as described in the staff memorandum.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing)
Memorandum
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
5.1 26-931 Amendment to the Master Parking Rate Schedule for Downtown Parking Meter Rates and Hours. - DEFERRED TO 9/29/2026 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 (26-760) and 8/11/2026 - Item
5.1 (26-835)]
Memorandum
Resolution
Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
Attachments
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6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 26-949 Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the Development Project Located at 3896 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Recommendation: (a) Conduct a public hearing to consider for approval an economic development tax and fee waiver of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee and a reduction in construction taxes in an amount of up to $6,934,618 for Phase 1 of the residential development located at 3896 Stevens Creek Blvd, which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. RES2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C.
(b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver in an amount up to $6,934,618 for Phase 1 of the 3896 Stevens Creek Blvd residential development and authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements.
CEQA: Addendum to the 3896 Stevens Creek Boulevard Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79922), File Nos.
MP25-003 and ER25-024. Council District 1. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation)
Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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.
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10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT (a) 26-951 PP25-008 - Title 20 Zoning Code Amendment Reasonable Accommodation.
Recommendation: (1) Approve an ordinance amending various sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code, Chapter
20.160, ‘Requests for Reasonable Accommodation,’ to clarify and simplify the application requirements, application processing procedures, and required findings for approval; and to make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.
(2) Adopt a resolution amending the 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to reduce the Reasonable Accommodation Request Fee from $10,439 to a base fee of $796.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment.
Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-3, Bickford, Cao, and Nguyen absent) (Item No. 4.c. on the 8/12/2026 Planning Commission agenda). (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Memorandum
Ordinance
Resolution
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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(b) 26-952 PD25-020 & ER25-212 - Planned Development Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 5651 Cottle Road.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow modifications to an existing, vacant, approximately 37,130-square-foot building on an approximately
4.27-gross-acre site located on the west side of Cottle Road approximately 150 feet south of the intersection of Cottle Road and Poughkeepsie Road (5651 Cottle Road), which include:
(1) Four new tenant spaces;
(2) An approximately 5,568-square-foot addition, the demolition of a 1,200 square foot floor, and modifications to the building façade; (3) Changes to the on-site vehicle circulation;
(4) Changes to the stormwater control plan;
(5) The off-sale of alcohol and a Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity;
(6) A new daycare/preschool use and playground; and
(7) Removal of 23 trees.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. File Nos PD25-020 and ER25-212. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-3, Bickford, Cao, and Nguyen absent) (Item No. 5.a on the 8/12/2026 Planning Commission agenda).
Council District 2. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement) Memorandum
Resolution
Attachments
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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10.2 26-953 H23-028, T23-022 & ER23-230 - Site Development Permit and Vesting Tentative Map for Certain Real Property Located at Cozy Drive and Glider Drive.
Recommendation: (a) Adopt a resolution certifying the Glider 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 9.51-gross-acre lot situated at the northeast corner of Cozy Drive and Glider Drive into 81 lots (80 residential lots, one common lot).
(c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 80 single-family houses (64 detached, 16 attached), an approximately 0.68-gross-acre privately-owned publicly-accessible park, the demolition of six existing buildings associated with the former Glider Elementary School (totaling approximately 56,644 square feet), and the removal of 48 trees (18 ordinance-size, 30 non-ordinance-size), subject to State Density Bonus Law with an incentive/concession to eliminate the TDM Plan requirement, and waivers for reductions in minimum lot area and width, minimum lot frontage, front setback, side interior setback, side corner setback, rear interior setback, and rear corner setback, and a request for extended construction hours on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on an approximately 9.51-gross-acre site on the northwest corner of Cozy Drive and Glider Drive.
CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the Glider Residential Project, File Nos. H23-028, T23-022 & ER23-230. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1, Bhandal absent) (Item No. 5.a on the 8/26/2026 Planning Commission agenda). Council District 10. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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Memorandum
Attachments
(a) Resolution
(b) Resolution
(c) Resolution
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letters from the Public - 1 of 3
Letters from the Public - 2 of 3
Letters from the Public - 3 of 3
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• 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
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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 24.
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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:
a) Persons wishing to speak on an agenda item or during open forum are requested to follow
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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.