City Council Meeting
Amended Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 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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How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting
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You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda and under Open Forum for City Business that is not on the agenda.
• Call to Order and Roll Call
9:30 a.m.- Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2)
Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda
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Closed Session AgendaAttachments
1:30 p.m.- Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall • Pledge of Allegiance
• Invocation (District 8)
Kensei Judo
• Orders of the Day
Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
• Adjournment Recognition
• Closed Session Report
To be heard after Ceremonial Items
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1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Presentation of a commendation recognizing Rhonda Berry, Executive Director of Our City Forest for her 30 years of dedication to urban forestry, community engagement, and a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship throughout the City of San José. (Cohen)
1.2 Presentation of a commendation recognizing MLV NorCal, Northern California’s professional volleyball team in Major League Volleyball, for bringing professional volleyball to the region and selecting San José as its home city and Tech CU Arena as its home venue, inspiring new generations of athletes, and building a strong connection with communities across Northern California as it prepares for its inaugural season in 2027. (Mulcahy)
1.3 Presentation of a commendation recognizing the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center in celebration of 45 years of advocacy, community, and support for LGBTQ+ people and their allies in the City of San José. (Foley and Mulcahy)
1.4 Presentation of a proclamation declaring September 2026 as International Literacy Month in the City of San José to highlight the vital importance of literacy and to honor local educators, librarians, and community partners working to advance educational equity. (Kamei)
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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 26-966 Actions Related to the Reimbursement of Approved 2025-2026 Capital Repairs at the SAP Center.
Recommendation: Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the San José Arena Capital Reserve Fund:
(a) Increase the Unrestricted Beginning Fund Balance by $1,828,062; (b) Increase the Electrical Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $404,827;
(c) Increase the Mechanical Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $1,011,945; (d) Increase the Miscellaneous Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $399,743; and (e) Increase the Structures Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $11,547.
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. Council District 6. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.8 26-967 Approval of Citywide Insurance Renewals.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to:
(a) Select and purchase City property, liability, and executive risk insurance policies for the period of October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2027, at a total cost not-to-exceed $3,851,011, as well as an 18% contingency for additional property or assets scheduled, subject to the appropriation of funds, with the following insurance carriers:
(1) Factory Mutual Insurance Company for Property Insurance, including Boiler and Machinery and Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Coverage;
(2) Beazley Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance, Inc for Terrorism Insurance;
(3) The Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company, and Arch Specialty Insurance Company for $15 million in Excess Flood Insurance on a 50/50 quota share basis;
(4) Gemini Insurance Company for Auto Liability Insurance for the vehicle fleets at the San José Mineta International Airport and San José - Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility;
(5) Hanover Insurance Company for Auto Physical Damage for the Airport shuttle buses;
(6) Lexington Insurance Company for Secondary Employment Law Enforcement Professional Liability;
(7) Arch Insurance Company for Accidental Death, Accidental Dismemberment, and Paralysis Policy for the Police Air Support Unit; and
(8) Great American Insurance Company for Government
Fidelity/Crime Coverage.
(b) Select and purchase Additional Liability Insurance for the period October 22, 2026, to October 22, 2027, at a cost ranging from $500,000 to $1,100,000, 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
Resolution
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.9 26-968 Amendment to the Funding Agreement with East Side Union High School District for a Community Wireless Network.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Funding Agreement between the City of San José and East Side Union High School District to consolidate the eight Community Wireless Network areas under one funding agreement, with an annual contribution up to $1.6 million for ongoing network operations and maintenance and technology refreshes, to extend the term through January 31, 2032, and to add five one-year options to extend to continue network operations through January 31, 2037.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
2.10 26-1014 Retroactive Approval of the Santos Family Car Show Sponsored by Council District 4 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 16, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the Santos Family Car Show scheduled on September 5, 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. (Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 9/16/2026 - Item B.3]
Memorandum
Letter from the Public
Attachments
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2.11 26-1017 Retroactive Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 16, 2026:
(a) Retroactively approve the Back to School Bash scheduled on August 1, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(b) Retroactively approve the National Night Out scheduled on August 4, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(c) Retroactively approve the Lowrider Day scheduled on September 6, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(d) Retroactively approve the Mexican Independence Day El Grito Event scheduled on September 15, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(e) Retroactively approve the Mexican Flag Raising scheduled on September 15, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds.
(f) Retroactively approve the Mexican Independence Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from September 15 to 21, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz) [Rules Committee referral 9/16/2026 - Item B.4]
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 26-969 2026 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report.
Recommendation: (a) Accept the 2026 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log. (c) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
Memorandum
Attachments
Memorandum from Casey & Candelas, 9/18/26
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
Attachments
3.4 26-970 Status of Open Audit Recommendations.
Recommendation: Accept the status of the Open Audit recommendations as of June 30, 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 Auditor)
Memorandum
Presentation, est. 10 minutes
Attachments
3.5 26-973 Employee Turnover Audit Report.
Recommendation: As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee on August 20, 2026, accept the audit report on employee turnover.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor)
[Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee referral 8/20/2026 - Item (d)2]
Memorandum
Presentation, 8/20/26, PSFSS, est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
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4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
5. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 26-974 Stormwater Management Annual Report 2025-2026.
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing certification and submittal of the FY 2025-2026 Stormwater Management Annual Report to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board by September 30, 2026, in conformance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit requirements, pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City Action. (Environmental Services)
Memorandum
Attachment
Resolution
Presentation - est. 10 minutes
Letter from the Public
Attachments
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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8.1 26-976 Actions Related to the Arena Hotel Redevelopment and Homekey Program Transition. - DROPPED
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Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing:
(a) The Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute:
(1) An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a three-year term, and two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco and affiliates, allowing them to entitle a development that for a final proposal for:
(i) The conversion of the existing Arena Hotel project into housing units restricted to households with area medium income and rents consistent with the project's HomeKey agreement; and
(ii) The potential future construction of mixed-income housing on the existing parking lot portion of the site, serving households earning at or below 120% of the area median income; and
(2) A Right of Entry Agreement with Episcopal Community Services or its affiliates to allow access to the Arena Hotel property to conduct the due diligence necessary to satisfy the milestones to be set forth in the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; and
(3) A three-year Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the possibility of two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents, including a Right of Entry Agreement with the second highest scoring respondent, Propertyworx LLC or its affiliates for the final proposal of a housing development project on the Arena Hotel property, if Episcopal Community Services is unable to successfully execute an agreement with the City or does not comply in a timely and diligent manner with any material obligation under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; and
(b) The City Manager, Housing Director, or their designees, to negotiate and execute:
(1) An amendment to the Homekey Program Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to remove A0729 San Jose L.P., Urban Housing Communities LLC, and HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County as co-applicants, co-grantees, operator, designated payee, and/or other responsible party identified in the Standard Agreement and related Homekey documents for the Arena Hotel, and to identify the City as the sole grantee and responsible party under the Standard Agreement; and
(2) Documents necessary to unwind, terminate, or amend project agreements with Urban Housing Communities LLC or A0729 San Jose L.P., including the ground lease, the Acquisition and Rehabilitation Grant Agreement, operating agreements, grant agreements, or other related agreements.
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CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment.
Council District 6. (Housing)
[Deferred from 9/1/2026 - Item 8.2 (26-895)]
Memorandum
Resolution
Presentation - est. 5 minutes
Letters from the Public
Attachments
8.2 26-977 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
Recommendation: (a) Hold a public hearing to allow for public comment on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.
(b) Accept the report on the progress towards achieving the housing and community development goals identified in the City of San José’s Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan regarding the use of federal funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development by the September 28, 2026, deadline.
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
Supplemental Memorandum, 9/18/26
Letter 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.
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No Land Use items on Consent Calendar.
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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
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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:
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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.