City Council Meeting
Draft Minutes
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
1:30 PM
Council Chambers
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
9:31 a.m. – Closed Session. Please See Pages 13-14 for Closed Session Minutes.
Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan.
Absent Councilmembers: Campos, Ortiz.
1:32 p.m. – Regular Session.
Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Campos, Tordillos, Cohen, Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan.
Absent Councilmembers: None.
• Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Matt Mahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Invocation (District 7)
Kensei Judo offered the invocation with a performance.
• Orders of the Day
None provided.
• Adjournment Recognition
None provided.
• Closed Session Report
None provided.
1. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
1.1 Councilmember David Cohen presented 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.
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1.2 Councilmember Michael Mulcahy presented 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.
1.3 Councilmember Pam Foley and Councilmember Michael Mulcahy presented 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.
1.4 Councilmember Rosemary Kamei presented 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.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Domingo Candelas pulled Item 2.9 for comment.
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. The following actions were taken as indicated. (11-0-0)
2.1 Approval of City Council Minutes.
None provided.
2.2 Final Adoption of Ordinances.
None provided.
2.3 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
None provided.
2.4 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
None provided.
2.5 City Council Travel Reports.
None provided.
2.6 Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
None provided.
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2.7 Actions Related to the Reimbursement of Approved 2025-2026 Capital Repairs at the SAP Center.
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)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-296 and Ordinance No. 31352 were adopted, (a) Increasing the Unrestricted Beginning Fund Balance by $1,828,062; (b) Increasing the Electrical Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $404,827;
(c) Increasing the Mechanical Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $1,011,945;
(d) Increasing the Miscellaneous Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $399,743; and
(e) Increasing the Structures Repairs appropriation to the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs by $11,547. (11-0-0)
2.8 Approval of Citywide Insurance Renewals.
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.
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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. (Finance)
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-297 was adopted, 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. (11-0-0)
2.9 Amendment to the Funding Agreement with East Side Union High School District for a Community Wireless Network.
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)
Councilmember Domingo Candelas pulled the item for comment.
Action: Resolution No. RES2026-298 was adopted, 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. (11-0-0)
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2.10 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.
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]
Action: The Santos Family Car Show was retroactively approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event. (11-0-0)
2.11 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.
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]
Action: (a) The Back to School Bash scheduled on August 1, 2026, was retroactively approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event, and the expenditure of funds was approved ; (b) The National Night Out scheduled on August 4, 2026, was retroactively approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event, and the expenditure of funds was approved ; (c) The Lowrider Day scheduled on September 6, 2026, was retroactively approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event, and the expenditure of funds was approved ; (d) The Mexican Independence Day El Grito Event scheduled on September 15, 2026, was approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event, and the expenditure of funds was approved; (e) The Mexican Flag Raising scheduled on September 15, 2026, was retroactively approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event, and the expenditure of funds was approved; (f) The Mexican Independence Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from September 15 to 21,
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2026, was retroactively approved as a City Council sponsored Special Event, and the expenditure of funds was approved; and
(g) Donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events were retroactively approved and accepted. ( 11-0-0)
3. STRAGETIC SUPPORT
3.1 Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
None provided.
3.2 Labor Negotiations Update
None.
3.3 2026 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report.
(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)
Public Comment: None provided.
Emily Lam, Director, City Manager’s Office - Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations (IGR); Han Kang, Chief IGR Officer, City Manager’s Office - IGR; Steve Stamos, Senior Executive Analyst, City Manager’s Office - IGR; and Nicholas Ochoa, Senior Executive Analyst, City Manager’s Office - IGR, offered the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Motion: Councilmember Domingo Candelas made a motion to accept the joint memorandum, dated September 18, 2026, co-authored by Councilmember George Casey and Councilmember Domingo Candelas. The motion was seconded by Councilmember George Casey.
Substitute Motion: Councilmember Anthony Tordillos made a substitute motion to accept the staff recommendation and direct the City Manager’s Office to return to Council through the January 2027 Legislative Program Update with recommendations for how the City can advocate for legislation to provide additional flexibility, discretion, and local control for pro-housing cities pursuing their housing goals in good faith while retaining tools to hold cities acting in bad faith accountable and enforc ing minimum statewide standards for such cities. The substitute motion was seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei.
Friendly Amendment: Councilmember Rosemary Kamei requested a friendly amendment to the motion made by Councilmember Domingo Candelas and seconded by Councilmember George Casey to replace Item 2 in the September 18, 2026 joint memorandum authored by Councilmember George Casey and Councilmember Domingo Candelas with the language “Write a letter of concurrence on local control.” The maker of the motion denied the friendly amendment.
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Action: On a call to question, the substitute motion, made my Councilmember Anthony Tordillos and seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, to accept the staff recommendation and direct the City Manager’s Office to return to Council through the January 2027 Legislative Program Update with recommendations for how the City can advocate for legislation to provide additional flexibility, discretion, and local control for pro-housing cities pursuing their housing goals in good faith while retaining tools to hold cities acting in bad faith accountable and enforcing minimum statewide standards for such cities, did not pass due to a lack of yes votes. (4-7-0; Noes: Ortiz, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Casey, Foley, Mahan)
Action: On a call to question, the Council approved the motion made by Councilmember Domingo Candelas and seconded by Councilmember George Casey, including the following actions:
(a) The 2026 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report was accepted; (b) All City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log were reaffirmed; and
(c) All City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log were reaffirmed.
AND
Including approval of the September 18, 2026 memorandum, authored by Councilmember George Casey and Councilmember Domingo Candelas, recommending the following:
Accept the staff recommendation and d irect the City Manager to:
1. Add a policy position to the 2027 Legislative Program supporting legislation that restores and strengthens local control over housing and land use matters such as those identified in the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution No. 1; and
2. Write and submit a letter of concurrence for the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Resolution No. 1.
(9-2-0; Noes: Kamei, Tordillos; Councilmember Peter Ortiz registered a verbal “yes” vote for the item)
3.4 Status of Open Audit Recommendations.
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)
Joe Rois, City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office, and Michelle Mallari, Senior Program Performance Auditor, City Auditor’s Office, offered the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian and Call-In User_1 provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, seconded by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, and carried unanimously, the status of the Open Audit recommendations as of June 30, 2026, was accepted. (11-0-0)
3.5 Employee Turnover Audit Report.
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]
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Joe Rois, City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office ; Gitanjali Mandrekar, Assistant City Auditor, City Auditor’s Office; and Michelle Mallari, Program Performance Auditor, City Auditor’s Office , offered the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian, Jordan Moldow, and Call-In User_1 provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember, seconded by Councilmember, and carried unanimously, the audit report on employee turnover was accepted. (11-0-0)
4. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
No items provided.
5. TRANSPORTATION &AVIATION SERVICES
No items provided.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
6.1 Stormwater Management Annual Report 2025-2026.
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)
Jeff Provenzano, Director, Environmental Services; Rajani Nair, Deputy Director, Environmental Services; Jennifer Seguin, Deputy Director, Transportation; Garrett Haertel, Deputy Director, Public Works; Olympia Williams, Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services; and Patrick Chung, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Department, offered the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian and Call-In User_1 offered public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Rosemary Kamei, seconded by Vice Mayor Pam Foley, and carried unanimously, Resolution No. RES2026-299 was adopted, 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. (11-0-0)
7. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
No items provided.
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8. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Actions Related to the Arena Hotel Redevelopment and Homekey Program Transition. –
DROPPED
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.
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)]
DROPPED
8.2 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. (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)
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Public Comment: (Virtual) Brian provided public testimony regarding the item.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Peter Ortiz, seconded by Councilmember George Casey, and carried unanimously,
(a) A public hearing to allow for public comment on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and
(b) 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 Departmen t of Housing and Urban Development by the September 28, 2026, deadline was accepted. (10-0-1; Absent: Tordillos)
9. REVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No items provided.
10. LAND USE
10.1 Land Use on Consent Calendar
No items provided.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10 Land Use – Regular Agenda
No items provided.
• Open Forum
(In-Person)
1. Betsy expressed the need for people experiencing homelessness to have access to essential services.
(Virtual)
2. Brian discussed the potential global effects of a limited nuclear exchange.
3. Call-In User_1 raised concerns about sewer system and electrical grid capacities under growing demand.
• Adjournment
The Council of the City of San José adjourned the meeting at 4:24 p.m.
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Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by,
DRAFT
______________________________________
Vincent Nguyen
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Number of actions: 6
Attest by:
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Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José
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SAN JOSÉ CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
September 22, 2026
Present Councilmembers: Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, Mulcahy, Doan, Candelas, Foley, Casey, Mahan.
Absent Councilmembers: Campos, Ortiz.
Place: City Hall Conference Room W-133
Time: 9:30 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITME(S) DISCUSSED:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(1):
1. Case Name: In re: Claim of Moalem
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ21128508, ADJ20879917, ADJ20879904 and
ADJ10349050
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
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2. Case Name: In re: Claim of Willliams
Name(s) of Party(ies)
Court: Worker’s Compensation Appeals Court
Case No: ADJ20114458
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Benefits
3. Case Name: City of San Jose, et al. v. San Jose Police Officers Association, et al.
Name(s) of Party(ies) CITY OF SAN JOSE, SAN JOSE POLICE
DEPARTMENT, SAN JOSE POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION, OFFICER DOE
Court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa
Clara
Case No: 26cv497694
Amount of Money or Other Relief
Sought:
Damages according to proof
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Sections 54956.9(d)(4) of the Government Code:
Number of matter(s) to be discussed: 2
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957:
1. Department or Agency: City Clerk’s Office
Title: City Clerk