Receive and file the Public Record for January 22, 2026 - January 29, 2026.
Direct the City Manager to: 1. Evaluate and return to Council with options for a scaled development fee framework that aligns development fees with project characteristics such as size, affordability, public benefit, and location; 2. Develop a deferred Development Impact Fee (DIF), Public Works Offsite Fee, and other eligible project-related fee payment programs that allow projects to remit these fees at Certificate of Occupancy instead of at earlier entitlement or permitting stages; and 3. Explore aligning the City's Notice of Funding Availability cycle with the State's Business Cycle including but not limited to providing preliminary letters of commitment at time of application for funding that are subject to final Council approval. [Referred from 1/21/26 - Item C.1 (ROGC 26-028)]
RECOMMENDATION LANGUAGE AND MEMORANDUM ARE PENDING.
1. Retroactively approve the SJ26 and Bay Area Host Committee Flag Raising scheduled on February 3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the February 10, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.
Provide a status report on the City’s Large-Load Energy Customer Development activities, including the Implementation Agreement with PG&E and related electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure grid enhancement projects. (City Manager/Public Works)
Accept the status report on the development of the City’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan. (Environmental Services)
Accept the status report on citywide pavement conditions, funding strategies and program delivery construction progress. (Transportation)
Accept the audit report on sewer rates. (City Auditor)
Add the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan to the February 9, 2026, Transportation and Environment Committee Meeting as directed by the Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole at its January 28, 2026, meeting (Agenda item B.4).
Accept the report on the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Energy)
Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” and Waiver of Gross Admission Receipts Percentage Fee for the private, ticketed Super Bowl Weekend Kehlani SJ City Hall Block Party Concert and Dom Dolla San José Street Party held at City Hall Rotunda and City Hall East, West and South Plazas on Friday, February 6, 2026, and Saturday, February 7, 2026, including setup and takedown starting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and ending on Monday, February 9, 2026, co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office, the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and 15Utah LLC. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works, or his designee to: (a) Award and execute a construction contract for 10180 - SJC New Taxiway Victor Phase 3A to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $15,215,000; (b) Decide any timely bid protest(s) and make the City’s final determination as to the lowest responsive bidder that is responsible as needed to award the contract; and (c) Approve a contingency of up to 10% of the amount of the contract for the construction of the project. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the San José Mineta International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-021 (Resolution No. 79497). (Public Works/Airport)
Approve an ordinance amending Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) Revise the immediate reporting requirement to the Police Department related to the discovery of crimes at cardroom premises from immediately upon discovery to either immediately upon discovery or, when immediate reporting is not feasible, then promptly upon making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, without compromising responsiveness to potential criminal conduct and revise the requirement to report to the Division of Gaming Control any conduct which raises a reasonable suspicion of a violation of Title 16 from four hours to no later than the next business day; (b) Expand the allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting squares per player-position per card table, requiring advance approval from the Division of Gaming Control and labeling of all betting opportunities on table layouts to align with modern gaming practices; (c) Repeal Section 16.18.075 (Limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises) as unnecessary given the minimal number of affected patrons and the disproportionate administrative effort required for enforcement; (d) Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and add an exception to the existing 25% charitable contribution requirement for cardrooms that make lump-sum charitable contributions under settlement agreements; (e) Expressly permit the cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and non-alcoholic beverages, and discounted alcoholic beverages offered during limited promotion periods (such as happy hours) to patrons, provided such items are not conditioned on gambling participation, are conducted in compliance with applicable state law and consistent with responsible gaming principles; and (f) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police) [Deferred from 12/16/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1337)]
(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the Story Road Business Improvement District; (2) Setting a public meeting for February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.; (3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public meeting and public hearing; and (4) Appointing the Story Road Business Association as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to the Story Road Business Improvement District. (b) Subject to the establishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District: (1) Preliminarily approve the budget report of the Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and set a public hearing for April 7, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 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 impact on the environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
(a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Business Improvement District Management Plan and the levy of assessments for the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association, Inc. for the administration of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District. 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 impact on the environment. Council Districts 3 and 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
(a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish The Alameda Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Service Plan and the levy of assessments for The Alameda Business Improvement District for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with The Alameda Business Association, Inc. for the administration of The Alameda Business Improvement District. 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 impact on the environment. Council District 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement for security guard services with Universal Protection Services, LP, dba Allied Universal (Conshohocken, PA), for an initial one-year term beginning on or about March 1, 2026, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $3,050,252, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders, as required, for any unanticipated changes to the agreement, for a contingency amount not to exceed $300,000 during the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Exercise up to six additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through February 28, 2033, 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)
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 14, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
(a) Ordinance No. 31298 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Title 19 (Subdivision) and Various Sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to: (A) Add A New Chapter 19.11, ‘Ministerial Tentative Maps,’ and Related State Law References; (B) Implement City Council Direction to Amend Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) Provisions in Chapter 20.30 By: (1) Revising Existing SB 9 Objective Design Standards within Part 8, ‘Senate Bill 9 Implementation,’ (2) Adding New Part 9, ‘City Permitted Streamlined Implementation for Two-Unit Developments on a Single Lot within Two-Family Zoning Districts; (3) Adding New Part 9.5, ‘Streamlined Implementation for Properties of Lesser Significance Listed on the Historic Resources Inventory within R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts’ to Allow Two-Unit Developments on a Single Lot; (4) Amending Sections 20.80.300, 20.80.450, 20.100.610, 20.100.1030 and 20.100.1040 to Incorporate References to Two-Unit Developments; and (5) Adding Section 20.200.675 to Include New Definition for ‘Lot Coverage’; (C) Amend Chapter 20.200 to Add Section 20.200.165 to Include New Definition for ‘Building, Main,’ Add Section 20.200.445 to Include New Definition for ‘Group Home,’ Amend Existing Definition of Residential Care Facility in Section 20.200.1010, Amend Existing Definition of 'Residential Service Facility’ in Section 20.200.1030, Amend Section 20.200.1265, ‘Permanent Supportive Housing’, and Include References to Transitional and Supportive Housing in Table 20-50, Section 20.30.100, Chapter 20.30; (D) Amend Chapter 20.80 ‘Specific Use Regulations’, Part 2.75, ‘Accessory Dwelling Units’ by Amending Section 20.80.176, ‘Streamlined Approval’ and Adding Section 20.80.177, ‘Tree Removal’, and Part 2.76 ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit Condominium’ by Amending Section 20.80.185, ‘ADU Condominium Requirements’, to Revise Existing Accessory Dwelling Unit Provisions to Ensure Compliance with State Law; (E) Amend Chapter 20.190 ‘Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and Incentives’ to Improve Readability and Streamline Existing Text to Ensure Compliance With State Law; (F) Amend Chapter 20.195 ‘Ministerial Approvals’ in Its Entirety to: (1) Amend Existing Text to Improve Readability and Maintain Compliance with Applicable State Laws, and (2) Incorporate Ministerial Approval Provisions Pursuant to Senate Bill 684 and Senate Bill 1123; (G) Incorporate Provisions of Senate Bill 1418 by Amending Table 20-90, Section 20.40.100, Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Regulations’; Amending Table 20-110, Section 20.50.100, Chapter 20.50, ‘Industrial Zoning Regulations’; Amending Table 29-138, Section 20.55.203, Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village And Mixed-Use Zoning District Use Regulations’; Amending Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations’; Amending Section 20.80.600, Part 8 ‘Gasoline Service Station Conversions,’ of Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations’; and Incorporate Provisions of Assembly Bill 2632 in Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations;’ (H) Amend Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations,’ Part 11, ‘Off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ Section 20.80.900, ‘off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ to Allow Alcoholic Beverages within Previously Established Entertainment Zone Boundary; (I) Incorporate Heat Pumps by Amending Chapter 20.30, ‘Residential Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.30.400, ‘Setback Areas - Setback Area to Be Kept Open, Unobstructed, and Unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Districts and Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District,’ Section 20.40.400, ‘Setback Areas - Open, Unobstructed, and Unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.50 ‘Industrial Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.50.270, ‘Setback Areas - Open, Unobstructed, and Unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts,’ and Section 20.55.101, ‘Exceptions to Setback Regulations’; (J) Amend Section 20.55.104, “MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Standards’ to Revise Existing Development Standards for Improved Clarity; (K) Amend Chapter 20.100, ‘Administration And Permits’, Part 7, ‘Special Use Permits’ to Incorporate Amendment Provisions and Add Section 20.100.860, ‘Amendment Findings’; and to Make Other Technical, Non-Substantive, or Formatting Changes within those Sections of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code. [Passed for Publication on 1/13/2026 - Item 10.1(b)(2) (26-038)]
Approve the receipt of gifts received by City Officials and employees for Super Bowl 60, NCAA Division I Tournament, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup (SJ26 events) in an official capacity as a representative of the City in accordance with San José Municipal Code Section 12.08.120.B. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item A.1.a]
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 28, 2026: (a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Mulcahy as the City representative to attend the Reimagining the City Commons event in Paris, France from April 14-17, 2026. (b) Request for excused absences from the regular meetings of the City Council on April 14, 2026 and the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee on April 16, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mulcahy) [Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item B.6]
(a) Approve the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Report. (b) Adopt related Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various funds as detailed in Section III (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up Actions) of the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Report. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action; and 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. (City Manager)
Adopt a resolution: Adopt a resolution: (a) Calling and giving notice, on its own motion, for a Special Municipal Election to be consolidated with the statewide direct primary election occurring in the County of Santa Clara on June 2, 2026, to submit to the electors of the City of San José a measure to amend the San José Municipal Code to increase the City’s General Fund portion of the Transient Occupancy (hotel) Tax from 4% to 6%, with the following statement of the measure to be printed in the ballot: To fund essential city services including police and fire emergency response; address homeless encampments impacting parks, neighborhoods, and waterways; remove trash, illegal dumping, and graffiti; and maintain trails, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and park restrooms, shall an ordinance be adopted increasing the general fund transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 4% to 6%, generating approximately $10 million annually, and paid by hotel/motel guests, until repealed by voters? (b) Directing the City Clerk to, pursuant to Elections Code Section 12111, cause a synopsis of the proposed measure to be published at least one time not later than one week before the election in the San José Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San José, instead of printing the full text of the measure in the sample ballot; (c) Authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument in support of the measure, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9282; (d) Authorizing the submittal of rebuttal arguments pursuant to Elections Code Section 9285; (e) Directing the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis, where, as authorized under Elections Code Section 9280, the following statement will be printed in the Impartial analysis to be prepared by the City Attorney: “If you would like to read the full text of the measure, see [web address to be determined] or call 408-535-1260 and a copy will be sent at no cost to you”; and (f) Directing the City Clerk to take all actions necessary to place this measure for the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election. 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. (City Manager)
Adopt a resolution: (a) Maintaining the renewable energy content of GreenSource at 62% renewable and set rates according to the rate schedule in Attachment A of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026; (b) Continuing to set the rate for TotalGreen to $0.01 per kilowatt-hour above GreenSource for all rate schedules according to the rate schedule in Attachment B of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026, and maintain the renewable energy content of TotalGreen at 100% renewable; and (c) Maintaining the renewable energy content of SJ Cares at 62% renewable and set rates at a 10% discount to GreenSource rates, according to the rate schedule in Attachment C of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Energy)
Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution: (a) Overruling any and all objections to the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report; and (b) Directing the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program to abate the seasonal and/or recurrent public nuisances on those properties identified in the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report pursuant to Chapter 9.12 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code and the Weed Abatement Program Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-245, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
(1) Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow late-night use (until 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday) for an existing public eating establishment within an existing approximately 7,442-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 3.34-gross-acre site, located on the southwestern side of South King Road approximately 150 feet northwest of the South King Road and Marsh Street intersection, (1692 Story Road Suite #100). (2) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow late-night use (until 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday) for an existing public eating establishment within an existing approximately 7,442-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 3.34-gross-acre site, located on the southwestern side of South King Road approximately 150 feet northwest of the South King Road and Marsh Street intersection, (1692 Story Road Suite #100). CEQA: If denied: Exempt, File No. ER24-304, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 for projects which are denied. If approved: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
(a) Accept the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024; and (b) Accept the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Retirement Services)
Authorize the City Attorney to join Amicus Curiae briefs filed on behalf of public agencies arising from federal actions that impact: (a) Funding to the City of San José; (b) City operations, programs and services; or (c) Directly conflict with City policies and City Council authority to establish policy. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17‑010 City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 28, 2026: (a) Approve the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event scheduled on February 12, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item B.5]
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 21, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
(a) Ordinance No. 31301 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.036 of Chapter 4.46 and Section 4.47.089 of Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Provide for Conversion Projects Eligible Under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program that Waive: (1) 100% of the Building and Structure Construction Tax and the Commercial-Residential-Mobilehome Park Building Tax for Up to 500 Units in Projects that Obtain Building Permits by December 31, 2027, and Pass First Inspection within 12 Months of Obtaining a Building Permit; and (2) 50% of the Taxes for the Next 1,000 Units in Projects and that Pass First Inspection within 12 Months of Obtaining a Building Permit; Increasing the Eligibility for Tax Reductions to 7,000 Units in Phase 1 and 3,000 Units in Phase 2 and Removing Deadlines to Obtaining Building Permits. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.2(b)(26-074)] (b) Ordinance No.31302 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.039.13 of Chapter 4.46 and Amending Section 4.47.098 to Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Provide: (1) a 50% Reduction of the Commercial, Residential, and Mobile Home Park Construction Tax and a 50% Reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax to the First 3,600 Units in Projects Eligible for the Temporary Multifamily Housing Incentive that Also Obtain a City Building Permit by February 28, 2027; and (2) a 25% Reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax for Any Additional Units Beyond the First 3,600 for Eligible Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Projects. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.3(b)(26-076)] (c) Ordinance No. 31303 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 5.08 of the San José Municipal Code to (1) Update Affordability Levels; (2) Refine Compliance Options (Including Surplus Credits); (3) Align the Affordability Term for Inclusionary Units with State Practice; and (4) Clarify Treatment of 100% Affordable Developments. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.4 (26-073)] (d) Ordinance No. 31305 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Repealing Sections 17.22.370 and 17.22.490 B. of Chapter 17.22 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code Related to the One-Year Exception to the Mobilehome Rent Ordinance. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.6 (26-075)]
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on February 4, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the SJ26 and Bay Area Host Committee Flag Raising scheduled on February 3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item B.2]
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on February 4, 2026, for authorized City business related to attending the regular meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item A.1.a]
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on February 4, 2026, adopt a position of support for the intent and policy direction of Assembly Bill 1633 (Haney), as introduced on January 26, 2026, as well as similar legislation that advances the same goals, and authorize City staff to take advocacy actions consistent with that intent, including drafting and submitting letters of support and coordinating with the author’s office regarding a potential City sponsorship role. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item C.2]
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 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.
(a) Special Joint Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of December 10, 2025. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of December 10, 2025. (c) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of December 15, 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.
Accept the Annual Report on City Services for 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. (City Auditor)
(a) Accept the report on Senate Bill, including a summary of its provisions, initial San José specific analysis, and options for implementation. (b) Direct staff to return in March 2026 with a draft ordinance designating qualifying industrial areas identified in the General Plan as Employment Areas as “industrial employment hubs” and exempting nonresidential sites within those areas from the provisions of Senate Bill 79. (c) Direct staff to return with an ordinance exempting sites where there is no walking path less than one-mile from the location of transit-oriented development after further analysis of those sites is completed. (d) Direct staff to return with an ordinance temporarily exempting designated historic resourcescontained in the San José Historic Resources Inventory. (e) Through the upcoming budget process identify resources required to further analyze other temporary exemptions and a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Alternative Plan. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Adopt a resolution to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Master Services Agreement with Guidehouse Inc., to increase total compensation by $1,616,900, from $350,000 to $1,966,900, using Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds, to implement a small scale, voluntary Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Pilot Program by providing loans to property owners to begin retrofitting the highest-priority soft-story buildings and to evaluate the effectiveness of the program and develop a framework for a future, larger-scale seismic retrofit program. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities (File No. ER23-173). (Housing/City Manager)
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 (Inclusionary Housing) of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) Update affordability levels; (b) Refine compliance options (including Surplus Credits); (c) Align the affordability term for inclusionary units with state practice; and (d) Clarify treatment of 100% affordable developments. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008 General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing) [Deferred from 11/18/2025 - Item 8.4 (25-1217)]
(a) Adopt a resolution renaming the Downtown Residential High-Rise Incentive Program to the Downtown Residential Incentive Program, expanding the Program to include appropriate commercial-to-residential conversion projects for mid-rise and high-rise buildings located in the Downtown Planned Growth Area, and reducing the Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee to $0 for eligible conversion projects that provide 5% of the residential units on-site at rents restricted to no more than 110% of Area Median Income. (b) Approve an ordinance amending Section 4.46.036 of Chapter 4.46 and amending Section 4.47 of Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to provide for conversion projects eligible under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program that waive: (1) 100% of the Building and Structure Construction Tax and the Commercial-Residential-Mobilehome Park Building Tax for up to 500 units in projects that obtain building permits by December 31, 2026, and pass first inspection within 12 months of obtaining a building permit; and (2) 50% of the taxes for the next 1,000 units in projects that obtain building permits by December 31, 2027, and pass first inspection within 12 months of obtaining a building permit. (c) Adopt a resolution for conversion projects eligible under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program and provide: (1) 50% reduction in the Parkland In-Lieu fees for the first 500 units in projects that obtain building permits by December 31, 2026, and pass first inspection within 12 months of obtaining a building permit; and (2) 30% reduction in the Parkland In-Lieu fees for the next 1,000 units in projects that obtain building permits by December 31, 2027, and pass first inspection within 12 months of obtaining a building permit. (d) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges to revise the Rental Inclusionary In-Lieu Fee for eligible projects under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, adjustment to fees, rates and fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Housing/City Manager)
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 17.22 (Mobilehome Rent Ordinance) of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code, to include the following substantive updates and cleanups: (a) Add a mobilehome resident rights petition process to resolve rent disputes; (b) Expand mobilehome park rental registration requirements; (c) When a mobilehome is sold, permit a one-time 10% rent increase; (d) Remove the exemption for leases longer than 12 months and outdated provisions to conform with changes in state law; (e) Add a limited added benefit capital improvement petition process for landlords; (f) Streamline the ordinance and the program regulations, separating policy and procedure; and (g) Add an administrative appeal process for petition decisions. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)
(a) Adopt a resolution amending the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program to: (1) Extend the deadline to apply for Multifamily Housing Incentive Program benefits to February 28, 2027, maintaining current eligibility criteria and incentive levels; (2) Add seven proposed housing projects to the list of eligible projects in the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program; (3) Increase eligibility for a 50% reduction in the Building and Structure Tax Construction Tax and Commercial, Residential, Mobile Home Park taxes from 1,800 units to 3,600 units that obtain a building permit before February 28, 2027, to accommodate robust developer interest and pipeline demand; and (4) Create a tiered prioritization system for allocating limited capacity based on a development project’s construction readiness, financing commitments, and first-come, first-served basis for building permit applications. (b) Approve an ordinance amending Section 4.46.039.13 of Chapter 4.46 and amending Section 4.47.098 to Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to provide: (i) A 50% reduction of the Commercial, Residential, and Mobile Home Park Construction Tax and a 50% reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax to the first 3,600 units in projects eligible for the temporary Multifamily Housing Incentive that also obtain a City building permit by February 28, 2027; and (ii) A 25% reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax for any additional units beyond the first 3,600 for eligible Multifamily Housing Incentive Program projects. (c) Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges to revise the Rental Inclusionary In-Lieu Fee Schedule, reducing the fees to $0 for projects eligible for the temporary Multifamily Housing Incentive Program that include at least 5% of units onsite at up to 110% area median income. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing/City Manager)
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for Transportation and Community Identification elements on the California Department of Transportation property along State Route 87, authorizing the planned improvements and affirming the City’s responsibility for ongoing maintenance of the improvements. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the San José Downtown Association to install the Transportation and Community Identification elements upon receipt of the required California Department of Transportation encroachment permit(s) and perform the City's ongoing maintenance and insurance responsibilities of the Transportation and Community Identification elements and urban enhancements as provided in the Transportation Art Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-261, CEQA Guideline Section 15301 Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3 and 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
(a) Approve the Invisible Skies Tower and Rotunda Lighting on January 30, 2026, and January 31, 2026, as an Official Public Art Display. (b) Approve the Proclamation of Invisible Skies San José scheduled on January 30, 2026, and January 31, 2026. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the City Hall Plaza and Rotunda on Saturday, January 31, 2026, for the Invisible Skies event, co-hosted by the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs and ET Projects Foundation. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Approve the acquisition and move of the historic Sakauye Farmhouse from the 0 Seely Avenue Mixed-Use project site to the City-owned History Park. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for Seely Avenue Mixed-Use Project. (Resolution No. RES2024-297), File No(s). PDC21-035, PD22-002, PT22-003 and ER21-284. Council District 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Adopt a resolution, effective retroactively as of December 15, 2025, finding the continued existence of a homeless shelter crisis in the City of San José pursuant to, and in accordance with, the provisions of the California Government Code section 8698 et seq., and renewing the proclamation of a local emergency pursuant to, and in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630, the San José City Charter, and San José Municipal Code caused by conditions and threatened conditions of homelessness in the City of San José. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs project (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER22-198. (Housing)
(a) Approve the proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $1,496,772 and authorize the Chief of Police to amend the Spending Plan in conformity to the budget priorities set out in this memorandum and in the event State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant payments are less or more than expected. (b) Approve the revised 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the additional Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant in the amount of $1,520,161. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLES) Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from State of California by $3,016,933; (2) Establish the SLES Grant 2025-2027 City-Wide Expense appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $1,496,772; and (3) Increase the SLES Grant 2024-2026 City-Wide Expense appropriation to the Police Department by $1,520,161. 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, and File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. (Police/City Manager) [Deferred from 12/16/2025 - Item 2.23 (25-1322)]
(a) Adopt a resolution accepting the 2025 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award in the amount of $641,658; and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute any grant agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award acceptance and reimbursement requests, without further City Council action. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Invited Award - Police 2023 City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $641,658; and (2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Federal Government by $641,658. 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. (Police/City Manager)
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Senior Citizens Commission: (1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Patrick Waite 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)
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on January 7, 2026, due to authorized family business. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 1/14/2026 - Item A.1.a]
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 14, 2026: (a) Approve the NFL Super Bowl 60, NVIDIA GTC, NCAA Division I Tournament, and 2026 FIFA World Cup Flag Raisings, Proclamations, and Tower and Rotunda Lightings as City Council sponsored Special Events scheduled as follows: (1) Super Bowl 60: February 1, 2026 to February 8, 2026; (2) NVIDIA GTC: March 14, 2026 to March 21, 2026 (3) NCAA Division I Tournament: March 24, 2026 to March 30, 2026; and (4) FIFA World Cup: June 10, 2026 to June 27, 2026 and July 6, 2026 to July 20, 2026. (b) Approve the expenditure of funds 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. (Mayor Mahan) [Rules Committee referral 1/14/2026 - Item B.4]
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 21, 2026, approve a grant to the Rotary Club of San José Foundation to support their Enterprise Leadership Conference in the amount of $2,500. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 1/21/2026 - Item B.2]
Receive and file the Public Record for January 15, 2026 - January 22, 2026.
1. Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Mulcahy as the City representative to attend the Reimagining the City Commons event in Paris, France from April 14-17, 2026. 2. Excuse the absence from the April 14, 2026, City Council meeting and the April 16, 2026, Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee meeting. 3. Place the item on the February 3, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.
1. Approve the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast scheduled on February 12, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the February 10, 2026 Council Agenda for action.
Review February 5, 2026 City Council Study Session Agenda: 2026-2027 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities Study Session.
Recommend the release of the date held for a Study Session on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Approve an amendment to the January - June 2026 Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan to add the following item to the February 9, 2026, Transportation and Environment Committee meeting agenda. Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan. Purpose: Provide a report on the Climate Advisory Commission Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Energy)
As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on December 10, 2025: 1. Refer the following budget-related requests to the Rules and Open Government Committee for consideration: a. Request that the City Manager include in the Mid-Year Budget a report on the funding status (City, County, and other funding partners) of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan and initial recommendations on the funding needed to sustain and expand the pilot locations and policy work. The City Manager should determine if any programs or services are eligible for Medi-Cal reimbursement. b. Request that the City Manager prepare a Manager’s Budget Addendum (MBA) that identifies the specific service gaps in priority underserved neighborhoods, including Hoffman-Via Monte, Edenvale/Roundtable, Cadillac/Winchester, Mt. Pleasant, Welch/Overfelt Area/Valley Palms, and Meadowfair/Silver Creek/Brigadoon, and outlines what resources would be needed for these areas to receive services equivalent to those offered at the two existing demonstration sites. c. Request that the City Manager prepare an MBA that provides multiple options to establish and structure work to sustain the Children and Youth Services Master Plan as a priority of the City Manager. 2. Request that the City Manager return to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (or City Council, at the discretion of the City Manager) with options to ensure widespread access to referral software licenses in alignment with the No Wrong Door approach and improve referral data systems and data sharing. Identify workplan steps toward standardized financial aid and registration applications for City of San José programs across departments. 3. Request an interim report to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee in Fall 2026 with initial “lessons learned” in the pilot locations and any steps necessary to create third and fourth pilot locations in impacted areas of South San José near Monterey Road and in Cadillac/Winchester. 4. Request that the City Manager report to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee in February 2026 with updates regarding the Family, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) program and its role in the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. The report should include evaluation of the sustainability for the program. 5. Request that the City Manager provide bi-monthly verbal reports to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on Children and Youth Services Master Plan implementation. 6. Request a report to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee regarding Recreation Preschool, including information about the viability of “upgrading” a Recreation Preschool location to be licensed and eligible for state funding. If possible, the report should include previous efforts to achieve this. 7. Direct the City Manager to work with philanthropic partners to complete implementation of the Pilot Demonstration sites and report evaluation results in FY 2026/2027. 8. Direct the City Manager to include in the next legislative update opportunities for partnership with the County of Santa Clara, in alignment with the Children and Youth Services Master Plan and the Latino Health Assessment, including advocacy related to support childcare. The report should include the Childcare and CalWorks sections of the County Legislative Policies Document. 9. Direct the City Manager to cross-reference the County’s presentation on the Latino Health Assessment to the full City Council, with a staff report that documents alignment with Council direction, including the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. In response to recent public violence involving youth that require intervention services and opportunities to support a different track to success, focus on Latino Health Assessment Action Plan goals: “Develop strategies to reduce juvenile justice involvement for vulnerable youth,” “Improve educational opportunities and skills training for youth,” and “Evaluate and improve early childhood education.” 10. Direct the City Manager to hold an annual joint meeting between the City’s Neighborhood Services and Education Committee and the County’s Children, Seniors, and Family Committee. 11. Direct the City Manager to provide a report on the alignment of City and County outcomes for the demonstration sites. [Neighborhood Services and Education Committee referral 12/10/2025 - Item 2]
1. Approve an amendment to the January - June 2026 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan to add the following item to the February 12, 2026 Committee meeting. Family, Friends, and Neighbors Caregiver Support Network Status Report. Purpose: Provide a status report on the Family, Friends, and Neighbors Caregiver Support Network Program. (Library) 2. Approve an amendment to the January - June 2026 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan to add the following item to the February 12, April 9, and June 11, 2026 Committee meetings. Children and Youth Services Master Plan Status Report. Purpose: Provide a verbal status report on implementation of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)