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Updated 10.22.2025 10:52:41 PM UTC

Updated 10.17.2025 9:33:04 PM UTC

Updated 10.22.2025 7:28:25 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for October 9, 2025 - October 16, 2025.

Updated 10.16.2025 7:39:52 PM UTC

1. Retroactive Approval of the Santos Family Car Show held on August 30, 2025 as a City Council Sponsored event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Place the item on the October 28, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.17.2025 9:37:34 PM UTC

Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that prohibits the use of city-owned and city-controlled properties for immigration enforcement activity.

Updated 10.22.2025 3:17:45 PM UTC

Approve the proposed 2025-2026/2026-2027 City Budget Calendar as presented in Attachment A and the schedule for City Council Budget Study Sessions for the 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities, 2026-2027 Operating Budget, 2026-2027 Capital Budget Mid-Biennial Update, and 2026-2027 Fees and Charges Report as presented in Attachment B and explained in this memorandum.

Updated 10.17.2025 5:32:20 PM UTC

Updated 10.17.2025 8:32:30 PM UTC

Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meeting of the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) on October 9, 2025 due to City business. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas)

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 24, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

(a) Accept the 2024-2025 City Manager’s Annual Report in compliance with City Charter Section 701 (F). (b) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various operating and capital funds to implement the 2024-2025 Annual Report recommendations, as detailed in Section IV (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up/Rebudget Actions). (c) Approve the following position change in the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs: (1) Delete 1.0 Senior Executive Analyst limit-dated through June 30, 2030. (d) Approve the following position change in the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department: (1) Add 1.0 Development Officer limit-dated through June 30, 2030. (e) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 4.80 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Add a new Part 92 to establish the VRF Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund; (2) Add a new Part 93 to establish the I-280/Winchester Traffic Impact Fee Fund; (3) Add a new Part 94 to establish the Route 101/Oakland/Mabury Traffic Impact Fee Fund; (4) Add a new Part 95 to establish the North San José Traffic Impact Fee Fund; (5) Add a new Part 96 to establish the Evergreen Traffic Impact Fee Fund; (6) Add a new Part 97 to establish the State Gas Tax Pavement Maintenance Fund; and (7) Add a new Part 98 to establish the VTA Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of any City actions, and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism of Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)

Updated 10.21.2025 7:07:27 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Axon Enterprises Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ) for an evidence management solution, including related hardware and accessories: (1) For the purchase of Taser 10 Conducted Electrical Weapons, including related accessories, training, and installation; (2) To consolidate Axon products and services under a single agreement, leveraging the terms of the existing agreement, for a combined maximum compensation not to exceed $7,197,291, including a $528,530 contingency for additional purchases, for the current five-year option term ending June 30, 2026, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Execute one five-year option to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2031, and increase the compensation amount by $8,762,124, for an estimated combined maximum compensation not to exceed $17,324,647, including a $528,530 contingency for additional purchases, 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. (Police/Finance)

Updated 10.10.2025 8:27:49 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the final ranking of the respondents to the Marketing Strategy and Execution Services request for qualifications. (b) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute three Master Consultant Agreements with the three highest-ranked respondents and with the next highest-ranked respondents, in order, in the event that the City cannot reach an agreement with any one or more of the three highest-ranked proposers, in an amount not to exceed $6,900,000 for each agreement for a term of five years from the date of execution by the City and for a total expenditure for all execute Master Consultant Agreements not to exceed $6,900,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of the 10492 - 2025 Local Streets Resurfacing West Pavement (Measure T) Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, O’Grady Paving, Inc., in the amount of $10,404,657. (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $1,040,466. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts: 1, 3, 6, 7 and 9. (Transportation/Public Works)

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Housing, or his designee, to: (a) Negotiate and execute an Agreement with the County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing, in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000, using the CalHome (Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods) Program funds, to implement a Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program for San José low- to moderate-income households at the following developments: (1) Up to $4,000,000 for East Santa Clara Townhomes developed by the Core Companies, or an affiliated entity, located at 675 East Santa Clara Street; and, (2) Up to $5,000,000 for Branham Lane Homes developed by Charities Housing, or an affiliated entity, located at the Branham VTA Station. (b) Negotiate and execute any and all agreements, including amendments and related documents, in connection with the Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and the projects are Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. (Housing)

Updated 10.15.2025 7:01:42 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance amending various sections of Title 20, Part 16 of the San José Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) related temporary uses of outdoor private property to amend: (a) Section 20.80.1450 to simplify and consolidate zoning considerations in subsequent sections; (b) Section 20.80.1450 Subsection 1, to increase days of operation to include Thursdays, as well as Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; (c) Section 20.80.1450 Subsection 2, to increase the number of events that can occur in a private parking lot from two events in a six-month period to twenty-six events in a twelve-month period; (d) Section 20.80.1450 Subsection 3, to increase the frequency of event days from no more than three consecutive days and two consecutive weeks to no more than four consecutive days in a one-week period; (e) Section 20.80.1450 to include a new subsection consolidating and outlining permitting limitations in relation to residential dwelling units; (f) Section 20.80.1460 to remove section and consolidate residential dwelling unit considerations in relation to commercially zoned properties; (g) Section 20.80.1470 to remove section and consolidate residential dwelling unit considerations in relation to industrial zoned properties; (h) Section 20.80.1480 to remove limitations on event permitting related to the number of parking spaces used for the purpose of a special event within a private parking lot; and to make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code discussed. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and Addenda thereto. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2, Nguyen and Young absent) (Item 5.2 on the 9/24/2025 Planning Commission agenda). Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.16.2025 6:33:14 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow the following actions: (a) Remove the condition that mandates the business to be open during lunch hours; (b) Remove the condition that requires the banquet facility to close at midnight and extend hours to 2:00 a.m. for the restaurant, banquet facility, and associated outdoor patio and deck; (c) Remove the condition that limits occupancy to 250 people on each floor and increase the capacity to 370 people on the first floor and 299 people on the 2nd floor to match the Fire Department’s maximum capacity; and (d) Remove the condition that restricts playing music on the outdoor patio and deck after 10:00 p.m. and extend it to 2:00 a.m. to match the extended hours. CEQA: Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.21.2025 7:42:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the: (a) Fifth Amendment to the Concession Agreement between the City of San José and ALCLEAR, LLC to extend the term for three years with a single two-year option to extend the term and to modify the concession fee to increase the compensation to the City from 10% to 12% for TSA PreCheck enrollments; and (b) Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of San José and ALCLEAR, LLC to extend the term for three years with a single two-year option to extend the term. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the City Council Chambers and Committee Rooms (Wing Rooms) on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., for the San José Climate Smart Youth Video Competition Screening and Awards Event, a public event hosted by the Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action in collaboration with the City of San José Energy Department. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Energy)

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Property Transfer Agreement with San José Unified School District for a building located at 7050 Bret Harte Drive. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Council District 10. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services).

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute the First Amendment with Adaptable Security Corp. (San José, CA), the Second Amendment with Illumant (Palo Alto, CA), and the First Amendment with MGT of America Consulting, LLC. (Tampa, FL), for various cybersecurity services to extend the terms of the Agreements for an additional five years through November 30, 2030, under the same material terms and conditions as the original Agreements, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute the Second Amendment with Spirent Communications (San José, CA) for cybersecurity services to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional five years through November 30, 2030, under the same material terms and conditions as the original Agreement, and to increase compensation by $125,820 for a revised maximum compensation of $525,820, subject to the appropriation of funds; (c) Negotiate and execute the Second Amendment with NuHarbor Security Inc. (Colchester, VT) for cybersecurity services and tools to retroactively add two one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement through September 30, 2027, under the same material terms and conditions as the original Agreement, subject to the appropriation of funds; (d) Negotiate and execute the First Amendment with Fortra Inc. (formerly Terranova Worldwide Corporation) (Quebec, Canada) for cybersecurity end user testing and training to add one one-year option to extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2027, under the same material terms and conditions as the original Agreement, subject to the appropriation of funds; (e) Negotiate and execute the First Amendment with Second Renaissance Inc. (Olney, MD) for as required firewall management services to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional five years through March 31, 2031, under the same material terms and conditions as the original Agreement, subject to the appropriation of funds; (f) Negotiate and execute the Second Amendment with Second Renaissance Inc. (Olney, MD) for as required supplemental advanced cybersecurity services to extend the term of the Agreement for an additional five years through June 30, 2030, under the same material terms and conditions as the original Agreement, and to increase compensation by $500,000 for a revised maximum compensation of $1,400,000, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (g) Negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment with Spruce Technology, Inc. (Clifton, NJ), and the Third Amendment with Insight Public Sector, Inc. (Herndon, VA) for as required supplemental advanced cybersecurity services to retroactively extend the term of the Agreements for an additional five years through June 30, 2030, under the same material terms and conditions as the Agreements, 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)

Updated 10.7.2025 5:25:11 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31239 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 1.13.150 of Chapter 1.13 of Title 1 and Section 1.14.090 of Chapter 1.14 of Title 1 of the San José Municipal Code to Increase the Per Day Maximum Administrative Penalty Amount from Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) to Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) for Each Ongoing Violation; and Increase the Maximum Administrative Penalty from One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) Exclusive of Administrative Costs, Interest and Restitution for Compliance Reinspections, for Any Related Series of Violations. [Passed for Publication on 8/26/2025 - Item 2.19 (25-890)]

Updated 10.8.2025 4:10:08 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 15, 2025, adopt a resolution appointing Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025 and approving compensation and benefits for services as City Attorney consistent with the following terms in the memorandum: (a) Salary: The starting pensionable salary will be $371,500 annually. In addition to the starting pensionable salary, the City Attorney will receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay for a total annual salary of approximately $390,000. (b) Executive Management Benefits: As executive management, the City Attorney will receive the benefits that are included in the Executive Management and Professional Employees (Unit 99) Benefit and Compensation Summary. Further information may be found at the Unit 99 Compensation Summary link. The City Attorney will also receive a $350 monthly automobile allowance in accordance with the current City policy. (c) Vacation and Executive Leave: The City will recognize Mrs. Alcala Wood’s combined 15+ years of public service with the City of Sacramento, City of Modesto, and City of Stockton, and her vacation accrual rate will be 200 hours per year. For the 2025 calendar year, the City Attorney will receive 16 hours of Executive Leave. Vacation accrual and executive leave will be provided in accordance with the Executive Management and Professional Employees Benefit and Compensation Summary. (d) Severance: The City will offer severance pay equal to three months of salary for any involuntary removal as City Attorney which results in termination of employment with the City, in exchange for the City Attorney’s execution of a Release of Claims. (e) Outside Employment: The City Attorney will not engage in outside employment without City Council approval. (f) Separation Notice: The City Attorney will provide a 30-day notice to the City of a voluntary resignation of employment. 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 10/15/2025 - Item C.1]

Updated 10.16.2025 6:36:23 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 15, 2025: (a) Approve the Brazilian Flag Raising Event scheduled on October 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Approve the Brazilian Flag Raising Tower Lighting scheduled from October 21 - 23, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (c) 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. (Ortiz) [Rules Committee referral 10/15/2025 - Item B.3]

Updated 10.15.2025 7:55:26 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 15, 2025, direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution of support on behalf of the San Jose City Council for State Proposition 50 (The Election Rigging Response Act). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos, Tordillos) [Rules Committee referral 10/15/2025 - Item C.2]

Updated 10.17.2025 9:03:53 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 15, 2025, direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution of support on behalf of the San Jose City Council for Santa Clara County Measure A. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas, Cohen, Ortiz, Campos) [Rules Committee referral 10/15/2025 - Item C.3]

Updated 10.21.2025 10:23:35 PM UTC

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

Provide an audit report on the coordination of homelessness activities. 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)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute new Emergency Interim Housing program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service provider: (a) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County (Emergency Interim Housing site: Cherry) in an amount not to exceed $3,300,000, retroactive from November 3, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and (b) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County (Emergency Interim Housing site: Cerone) in an amount not to exceed $4,100,000, retroactive from November 3, 2025, through June 30, 2026. CEQA: Determinations of Consistency with the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs project (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER24-015. Council Districts 4, 9. (Housing)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

Approve the following actions to accept and receive grant funds: (a) Adopt a Resolution of Local Support that demonstrates the City of San José will take the necessary assurances to implement the Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant award with the submitted application and will follow the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funding Delivery Policy and the grant program requirements. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission from Transit-Oriented Communities Planning and Implementation Grants in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, with no local match, to implement density requirements for office and residential uses in proximity to transit stations as required by Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit Oriented Communities policy. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate a grant agreement with the Valley Transportation Authority to implement density requirements for office and residential uses in proximity to transit stations as required by Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s Transit Oriented Communities policy in an amount not to exceed $175,000, with a 10% local match, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, Public Project File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.22.2025 7:24:55 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Amend purchase order PO 83531 with Kalmikov Enterprises, Inc., dba Fire Apparatus Solutions (Rialto, CA), for the purchase of four additional tractor-drawn aerial fire apparatuses, to increase the total compensation by up to $12,709,000, for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $15,614,848, for the period ending June 30, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Execute further amendments to PO 83531, and any additional purchase orders as necessary, for the purchase of tractor-drawn aerial fire apparatuses and related items based on the needs of the Fire Department, pursuant to pricing obtained under the Sourcewell cooperative agreement #113021-RVG, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Third Amendment to the Vendor Agreement with Vision Service Plan for vision care benefits for City employees, retirees, and their dependents extending the term of the Agreement from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029, and increasing the not-to-exceed Agreement amount of compensation from $13,745,682 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of compensation of $20,504,700, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Third Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with Standard Insurance Company to provide group basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and matching accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance as applicable, to employees and retirees, extending the term of the Agreement from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, and increasing the not-to-exceed Agreement amount from $13,427,595 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of $26,279,570, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Third Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with Standard Insurance Company to provide voluntary long-term disability (LTD) insurance to employees, extending the term of the Agreement from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, and increasing the not-to-exceed Agreement amount from $21,141,181 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of $42,918,680, subject to the appropriation of funds. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Fifth Amendment to the Vendor Agreement with Life Insurance Company of North America to provide voluntary personal accident/accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance to employees and retirees extending the term of the agreement from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2030, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $7,100,000 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of $12,636,874. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/ Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

Accept the Citywide Capital Improvement Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Public Works)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 10344 - Vision Zero East San José Safety Improvements Senter Road Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Granite Rock Company, for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4, in the amount of $6,942,036; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $694,204. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 7. (Public Works/Transportation)

Updated 10.15.2025 6:45:36 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement with WeHOPE for the oversight and provision of services at the Arena Hotel in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000, retroactive from November 17, 2025, through June 30, 2026. 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)

Updated 10.17.2025 10:05:25 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 17.12 of Title 17 (San José Fire Code) and Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) Adopt the 2025 editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, and California Green Building Standards Code; (b) Find that the City of San José local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions warrant additional protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (c) Adopt local amendments regarding certain structural design requirements, fire sprinkler regulations, and other building requirements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Fire)

Updated 10.16.2025 11:36:09 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance of the City of San José adding a new Chapter 10.54 to Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code requiring all law enforcement officers operating in the City of San José to wear clearly visible identification and prohibit face coverings obstructing identity during public interaction. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)

Updated 10.22.2025 11:46:56 PM UTC

(a) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of October 6, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.21.2025 10:54:30 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution taking a position of support for Proposition 50 (Election Rigging Response Act) on the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election Ballot authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to Texas’ partisan redistricting. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 10/22/2025 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 10.22.2025 8:04:04 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution taking a position of support for Measure A on the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election Ballot. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 10/22/2025 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 10.22.2025 8:04:08 PM UTC

Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Senior Citizens Commission: (1) District 1 Seat: Appoint Gerald Giles for term ending June 30, 2029. (2) District 2 Seat: Appoint Rolanda Pierre-Dixon for term ending June 30, 2027. (3) District 3 Seat: Appoint TBD for term ending June 30, 2029. (4) District 5 Seat: Appoint Sandra Flores for term ending June 30, 2029. (5) Citywide Seat: Appoint TBD for term ending June 30, 2029. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 10/22/2025 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 10.22.2025 8:04:13 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 22, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the Santos Family Car Show scheduled on August 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively 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 10/22/2025 - Item B.3]

Updated 10.22.2025 8:04:17 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 22, 2025, direct staff to prioritize identifying City-owned properties such as parking lots, garages, and open spaces, that could be commandeered or misused for civil immigration enforcement activities like staging, processing, or establishing an operational base; and to coordinate with the City Attorney to develop a policy or ordinance prohibiting the use of municipal facilities, including parking lots, garages, and open spaces, for federal civil immigration enforcement activities. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz, Candelas, and Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 10/22/2025 - Item C.1]

Updated 10.22.2025 11:47:04 PM UTC

Accept the semi-annual status report on the performance and activities of Team San José. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 10.20.2025 9:28:40 PM UTC

Accept the semi-annual status report on the performance and activities of Team San José. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 10.20.2025 9:19:33 PM UTC

Accept the semi-annual status report on Citywide planning activities, including Urban Village planning and aligning zoning with the General Plan. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.20.2025 9:19:13 PM UTC

Accept the verbal semi-annual status report on recent announcements, significant accomplishments, and upcoming events related to economic development. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 9.12.2025 9:29:31 PM UTC

Accept the Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Housing)

Updated 10.16.2025 9:01:59 PM UTC

Accept the Arts Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 10.16.2025 9:07:55 PM UTC

Accept the Annual Pension and Healthcare Investment Performance Report for the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan and the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Retirement Services)

Updated 10.15.2025 5:34:06 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on Police Department sworn personnel staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention activities for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Police)

Updated 9.5.2025 9:59:01 PM UTC

Accept the status report on the performance and operations of the Police Department’s city-generated tow services program. (Police)

Updated 10.3.2025 9:37:31 PM UTC

Accept the verbal update on the Fire Department’s Advanced Life Support controlled substance management systems and processes. (Fire)

Updated 9.24.2025 10:21:08 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on the City Manager’s Office of Emergency Management Work Plan priorities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (City Manager – Emergency Management)

Updated 10.15.2025 7:59:08 PM UTC

Add this item to the work plan for the December 4, 2025 meeting per the September 10, 2025 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee (Agenda Item: B.2.). (City Auditor)

Updated 9.24.2025 10:19:41 PM UTC

Updated 10.10.2025 8:59:54 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for October 2, 2025 - October 9, 2025.

Updated 10.10.2025 8:55:43 PM UTC

Updated 10.15.2025 7:10:01 PM UTC

Approve an amendment to the August - December 2025 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan to drop the following item scheduled for the October 9, 2025 Committee meeting. Coordination of Homelessness Activities Audit Report. Purpose: Provide an audit report on the coordination of homelessness activities. (City Auditor)

Updated 10.9.2025 6:51:49 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the Brazilian Flag Raising Event on October 17, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Brazilian Flag Raising on October 17, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve the Brazilian Flag Raising Tower Lighting from October 21 - 23, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 5. Place the item on the October 21, 2025 Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.10.2025 9:05:52 PM UTC

Direct the City Attorney to draft resolution of support on behalf of the San Jose City Council for State Proposition 50 (The Election Rigging Response Act).

Updated 10.9.2025 10:29:04 PM UTC

Direct the City Attorney to draft resolution of support on behalf of the San Jose City Council for Santa Clara County Measure A.

Updated 10.10.2025 9:12:34 PM UTC

1. Adopt a resolution appointing Susana Alcala Wood as City Attorney effective November 9, 2025 and approving compensation and benefits for services as City Attorney consistent with the following terms in this memo. Salary: The starting pensionable salary will be $371,500 annually. In addition to the starting pensionable salary, the City Attorney will receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay for a total annual salary of approximately $390,000. Executive Management Benefits: As executive management, the City Attorney will receive the benefits that are included in the Executive Management and Professional Employees (Unit 99) Benefit and Compensation Summary. Further information may be found at the Unit 99 Compensation Summary link. The City Attorney will also receive a $350 monthly automobile allowance in accordance with the current City policy. Vacation and Executive Leave: The City will recognize Mrs. Alcala Wood’s combined 15+ years of public service with the City of Sacramento, City of Modesto and City of Stockton, and her vacation accrual rate will be 200 hours per year. For the 2025 calendar year, the City Attorney will receive 16 hours of Executive Leave. Vacation accrual and executive leave will be provided in accordance with the Executive Management and Professional Employees Benefit and Compensation Summary. Severance The City will offer severance pay equal to three months of salary for any involuntary removal as City Attorney which results in termination of employment with the City, in exchange for the City Attorney’s execution of a Release of Claims. Outside Employment: The City Attorney will not engage in outside employment without City Council approval. Separation Notice: The City Attorney will provide a 30-day notice to the City of a voluntary resignation of employment. 2. Place the item on the October 21, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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