1 MINUTES OF THE
NEIGHBORHOODSERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE
SAN JOSÉ, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
The Committee Meeting was held in the Council Chambers and convened at 1:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers - Ortiz, Doan, Casey, Candelas, Campos.
Absent: Councilmembers - None.
Staff: Angel Rios Jr., Deputy City Manager, City Manager’s Office; Karin Murabito, Senior Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office; and Vincent Nguyen, Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk’s Office.
B. Review of Work Plan
None provided.
C. Consent Calendar
Councilmember George Casey pulled Item C.1 for comment.
Chair Peter Ortiz permitted two minutes of public comment per speaker, per item, for the remainder of the meeting.
Public Comment: (In person) Ken Brennan offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Bien Doan, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, the Consent Calendar was approved as a whole. The following actions were taken as indicated. (5-0-0)
1. Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans.
Accept the annual report on the Senior Commission's and Parks and Recreation Commission's accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and work plans for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Councilmember George Casey pulled the item to comment on the work plan process and the distinction between oversight and advisory roles.
Action: The report on the Senior Commission’s and Parks and Recreation Commission’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the work plans for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 were approved. (5-0-0)
2 2. Youth Commission Work Plan.
Accept the report on the Youth Commission’s annual work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Library) Action: The Youth Commission’s annual work plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 was accepted. (5-0-0)
D. Reportsto Committee
1. Children and Youth Services Master Plan Status Report.
Accept the verbal status report on implementation of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Public Comment: None provided.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Pamela Campos, seconded by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, and carried unanimously, the status report on implementation of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan was accepted. (5-0-0)
2. Animal Care and Services Annual Report.
Accept the annual report on the Animal Care and Services Division's accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and an update on the transition of the Division from the Public Works Department to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)
Monica Wylie, Deputy Director of Animal Care and Services, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services, offered the presentation and responded to questions.
Public Comment: (In person) Lynne Paulson, Dinah; (Virtual) Ani E., Anne, and Mike Wagner offered public comment.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Domingo Candelas, seconded by Councilmember Pamela Campos, and carried unanimously, the status report on the Animal Care and Services Division’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and updates on the transition of the Division from the Public Works Department to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department were accepted. (5-0-0)
OPEN FORUM
1. (In person) Emma raised concerns about a pending sweep at an encampment.
2. (In person) Raul requested review and support regarding an eviction case.
3. (Virtual) Blair commented on the sale of property at Harry Lane and encouraged technology accountability.
3 ADJOURNMENT
Chair Peter Ortiz adjourned the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Meeting at 3:12 p.m.
Minutes Recorded, Prepared, and Respectfully Submitted by, Vincent Nguyen ______________________________________
Vincent Nguyen
Deputy City Clerk, City of San José
Approved at Council on:
Number of actions: 3
Attest by:
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Toni J. Taber, MMC
City Clerk, City of San José