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Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 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.

Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026: (a) Approve the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration scheduled on December 2, 2026, at the Rotary Summit Center as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.6]

Updated 10.6.2026 7:18:29 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 23, 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.

Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution retroactively authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Responsive Cities Network San José Kickoff held on August 5, 2026, hosted by the Information Technology Department in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and City Manager’s Office. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Information Technology)

Updated 10.8.2026 11:52:49 PM UTC

(a) Accept the 2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report in compliance with City Charter Section 701 (F). (b) Approve the following position changes in the Public Works Department: (1) Delete 1.0 Division Manager; and (2) Add 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker. (c) Approve the following position changes in the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department: (1) Add 1.0 Division Manager; and (2) Delete 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker. (d) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various operating and capital funds to implement the 2025-2026 Annual Report recommendations, as detailed in Section IV (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up/Rebudget Actions). 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 10.6.2026 7:18:34 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing on the conditional vacation of approximately 25,690 square feet of Public Street Right-of-Way on Spring Street, between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street (“Subject Portion”). (b) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving the report from the Director of Public Works setting forth the facts justifying the conditional vacation of approximately 25,690 square feet of Public Street Right-of-Way on Spring Street, between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street (“Subject Portion”); (2) Finding, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8324(b), that the Subject Portion is unnecessary for current or prospective public use as a street, and vacating the Subject Portion, conditioned upon the abandonment and/or relocation of all existing public utility facilities and utility easements affecting the Subject Portion; and (3) Instructing the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the resolution of vacation for the Subject Portion with the Office of the Recorder, County of Santa Clara after the Director of Public Works confirms the satisfaction of the conditions to vacate. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Columbus Park Project (Resolution No. RES2025-78), File No. ER20-025. Council District 6. (Public Works)

Updated 10.9.2026 8:42:23 PM UTC

(a) Accept the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report. (b) Accept the San José Police Department’s response to the recommendations contained in the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End 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. (Independent Police Auditor)

Updated 10.14.2026 10:06:50 PM UTC

(a) Adopt one of the following work plans, for the period through December 2027: (1) The current proposed prioritization of the Citywide Planning work plan based on existing City Council direction; or (2) Reconsider past direction and adopt Alternative 1 Single Density for Missing Middle; or (3) Adopt Alternative 2 Council Priorities Emphasis. (b) Direct staff to return in November 2028 to prioritize the Citywide Planning work plan through the next 18-month period. 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)

Updated 10.14.2026 5:57:16 PM UTC

Allow continued processing of a privately-initiated General Plan Amendment application to amend the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation from Industrial Park to Combined Industrial/Commercial on an approximately 3.98-gross-acre site located at 525 Race Street. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1, Casey absent) (Item 6a on the 9/9/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.6.2026 7:18:54 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Director’s approval of a Site Development Permit and an environmental appeal of the Planning Director’s reliance on a Statutory Exemption Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (Assembly Bill 130) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to allow the construction of an eight-story residential building with 276 dwelling units and underground parking, with five percent affordable units restricted to very low-income, subject to the state Density Bonus Law, and extended construction hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays on an approximately 0.89-gross-acre vacant site, located on the southwest intersection of West San Calros Street and Gifford Avenue (1462-470 West San Carlos Street and 321-329 Gifford Avenue, APN: 264-20- 133). (b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding the Planning Director’s reliance on the Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project, in accordance with CEQA, and finding that: (1) The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption prepared for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project and related administrative records related to Site Development Permit No. H25-039; (2) The Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project was prepared and completed in full compliance with the CEQA, as amended, together with State and local implementation guidelines; (3) Reliance on the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of San José, as the lead agency for the Project; and (4) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration/Negative Declaration is not required because the appeal does not raise any issues that would disqualify the project from the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project. (c) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the proposed project at 470 West San Carlos Street. CEQA: Exempt, Public Resources Code Section 21090.66 (Assembly Bill 130). Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.14.2026 1:22:03 AM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing to consider the environmental appeal of the Planning Director’s reliance on an In-fill Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332, to allow a data center use within an existing approximately 97,800-square-foot research and development building on an approximately 4.86 gross-acre site located at 300 Holger Way. (b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding the Planning Director’s reliance on the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project, in accordance with CEQA, and finding that: (1) The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the In-fill Exemption prepared for the 300 Holger Way Project and related administrative records related to Special Use Permit No. SP25-029; (2) The In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project was prepared and completed in full compliance with the CEQA, as amended, together with state and local implementation guidelines; (3) Reliance on the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of San José, as the lead agency for the Project; and (4) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration/Negative Declaration is not required because the appeal does not raise any issues that would disqualify the project from the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project. CEQA: Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for In-fill Development Projects, File No. ER25-243 for the 300 Holger Way Project. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.7.2026 6:23:06 PM UTC

(a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill the following seats on the Civil Service Commission: (1) One (1) Member-at-Large seat with an unexpired term ending November 30, 2027. (2) One (1) Member-at-Large seat with a term beginning on December 1, 2026, and ending November 30, 2030. (b) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item A.1.a; Deferred from 10/6/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-1066)]

Updated 10.14.2026 11:07:02 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31354 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Adding a New Chapter 11.91 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code Relating to the Regulation of Personal Delivery Devices. [Passed for Publication on 10/6/2026 - Item 5.1(a) (26-1033)]

Updated 10.7.2026 6:36:36 PM UTC

Request for a retroactive excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on September 23, 2026, due to authorized City business to attend the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 10/7/2026 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 10.7.2026 8:16:30 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 7, 2026: (a) Approve the proclamation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day scheduled on October 20, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the Taiwanese Flag Raising scheduled on October 23, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Approve the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from October 20-26, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) 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 10/20/2026 - Item B.4]

Updated 10.7.2026 8:38:06 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 14, 2026, approve a grant to the Rotary Club of San Jose 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 10/14/2026 - Item B.2]

Updated 10.14.2026 11:07:10 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 14, 2026: (a) Retroactively authorize travel for Councilmember Cohen to attend the League of California Cities Expo in Anaheim, CA, from September 23-25, 2026. Source of Funds: Mayor and Council Travel Funds. (b) Request a retroactive excused absence from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee on September 23, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 10/14/2026 - Item B.3]

Updated 10.14.2026 11:07:14 PM UTC

Updated 10.8.2026 11:42:43 PM UTC

Updated 10.14.2026 6:27:13 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for October 1, 2026 - October 8, 2026.

Updated 10.8.2026 8:59:37 PM UTC

1. Approve a grant to the Rotary Club of San José Foundation to support their Enterprise Leadership Conference in the amount of $2,500. 2. Place the item on the October 20, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.8.2026 10:54:44 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve travel for Councilmember Cohen to Redondo Beach, CA on September 23, 2026 to September 25, 2026 for the League of California Cities Expo, and excuse my absence from the Regular Meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee Meeting on September 23, 2026. 3. Place the item on the October 20, 2026 CityCouncil Agenda for action.

Updated 10.8.2026 10:56:45 PM UTC

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)

Updated 9.25.2026 7:38:26 PM UTC

Accept the report on the work plan for the Youth Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Library)

Updated 9.25.2026 4:12:36 PM UTC

Accept the verbal status report on implementation of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 9.9.2026 5:07:35 PM UTC

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)

Updated 10.14.2026 3:49:23 PM UTC

Updated 10.8.2026 9:43:10 PM UTC

Santa Clara Valley Water District Board and the City of San José Mayor and City Council receive an update on the continued coordination to support our communities in the case of flooding.

Updated 10.13.2026 4:15:56 PM UTC

Receive an update on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project and Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project.

Updated 10.9.2026 9:00:43 PM UTC

The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board, and the City of San José Mayor and City Council: (a) Receive an update and provide feedback on the development of Pure Water Silicon Valley, a potable reuse project to ensure our community is more drought resilient; and (b) Refer further discussion to the Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee with the Cities of San José and Santa Clara.

Updated 10.8.2026 9:43:10 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 2025-2026. (Retirement Services)

Updated 10.8.2026 10:29:03 PM UTC

Accept an annual report on Police Department sworn personnel staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention activities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Police)

Updated 10.8.2026 10:29:10 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on Fire Department call volumes and emergency response times performance metrics. (Fire)

Updated 10.9.2026 10:48:29 PM UTC

Add this item to the work plan for the February 18, 2027 meeting per the September 30, 2026 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee (Agenda Item: B.2). (Housing/Police)

Updated 10.8.2026 10:29:40 PM UTC

Approve the Auditor’s Office Monthly Report of Activities for the month of September 2026.

Updated 10.1.2026 9:11:55 PM UTC

1. Approve the Proclamation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day scheduled on October 20, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Taiwanese Flag Raising scheduled on October 23, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from October 20-26, 2026 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 20, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.1.2026 9:11:59 PM UTC

Set a Joint City of San José and Santa Clara Valley Water District Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. to be held at Valley Water’s Headquarters Building Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San José, California, and approve the draft Special Meeting agenda.

Updated 10.7.2026 8:07:33 PM UTC

1. Direct the City Manager to review policy approaches to self-service checkout (self-checkout) safety and staffing standards in grocery and drug retail establishments, including elements from ordinances adopted or under consideration in other jurisdictions, and to return to the City Council with policy options, scope, and implementation and enforcement considerations prior to the FY2027-2028 City Council priority-setting process. 2. Direct the City Manager to engage the County of Santa Clara, including the County’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE), on potential strategic partnerships regarding worker safety and protections and related workplace issues. [Referred from 9/16/26 - Item C.1 (ROGC 26-324)]

Updated 10.7.2026 4:05:53 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for September 24, 2026 - October 1, 2026.

Updated 10.2.2026 9:28:22 PM UTC

Updated 10.2.2026 9:08:37 PM UTC

Updated 10.7.2026 7:27:40 PM UTC

Updated 9.22.2026 9:47:21 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 16, 2026: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR) 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting held on November 19, 2026. (b) Approve the SCCAOR 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 9/16/2026 - Item B.2]

Updated 9.23.2026 6:46:53 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving the termination of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority Joint Powers Agreement and dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

Updated 9.22.2026 9:47:21 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the City of San José for terminal access and network support related to the Criminal Justice Information Control system and Integrated Justice system, in the amount of $109,975 for the extension of one year, from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

Updated 9.24.2026 10:22:51 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution of intention to: (a) Annex Annexation Area No. 4 to Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill); (b) Levy a special tax on land within Annexation Area No. 4; (c) Set a Public Hearing for November 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. regarding the annexation; and (d) Call an election immediately following the close of the public hearing. CEQA: Communication Hill 2 Project Final Environmental Impact Report, File No. PDC13-009 (Resolution No. 77172), and addenda thereto. (Public Works)

Updated 9.30.2026 5:59:59 PM UTC

(a) Approve an ordinance adding Chapter 11.91 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code relating to the regulation of Personal Delivery Devices. (b) Adopt a resolution amending the 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. RES2026-183, as amended) to establish a Personal Delivery Device Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee of $200 per device and a Pilot Roadway-using Personal Delivery Device Permit and Program Monitoring Operating fee of $250 per device. (c) Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to add fines for violations of Chapter 11.91 of Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code related to prohibited conduct for Personal Delivery Device operators, and repealing Resolution RES2025-403. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Transportation/Budget)

Updated 10.6.2026 4:34:56 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a construction-permanent loan commitment of up to $5,700,000 in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority or an affiliated development entity for the rehabilitation of 1510 North First, formerly known as Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 1510 North 1st Street; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or his designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the rehabilitation of 1510 North First, formerly known as Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 1510 North 1st Street. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $5,700,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grant appropriation to the Housing Department by $5,700,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-246 (Exemption for Housing Rehabilitation Projects), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Housing/City Manager)

Updated 9.25.2026 6:23:18 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the: (a) Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute: (1) An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a three-year term, and two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco and affiliates, for a final proposal for: (i) the conversion of the existing Arena Hotel project into housing units restricted to households with area medium income and rents consistent with the project's HomeKey agreement; and (ii) the potential future construction of mixed-income housing on the existing parking lot portion of the site, serving households earning at or below 120% of the area median income; (2) A Right of Entry Agreement with Episcopal Community Services or its affiliates to allow access to the Arena Hotel property to conduct the due diligence necessary to satisfy the milestones to be set forth in the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; (3) A three-year Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the possibility of two six month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents, including a Right of Entry Agreement with the second highest scoring respondent, Propertyworx LLC or its affiliates for the final proposal of a housing development project on the Arena Hotel property, if Episcopal Community Services is unable to successfully execute an agreement with the City or does not comply in a timely and diligent manner with any material obligation under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; and (b) City Manager, Housing Director, or their designees, to negotiate and execute: (1) An amendment to the Homekey Program Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to remove A0729 San José L.P., Urban Housing Communities LLC, and HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County as co-applicants, co-grantees, operator, designated payee, and/or other responsible party identified in the Standard Agreement and related Homekey documents for the Arena Hotel, and to identify the City as the sole grantee and responsible party under the Standard Agreement; and (2) Documents necessary to unwind, terminate, or amend project agreements with Urban Housing Communities LLC or A0729 San José L.P., including the ground lease, the Acquisition and Rehabilitation Grant Agreement, operating agreements, grant agreements, or other related agreements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Any new construction will require CEQA review. Council District 6. (Housing) [Deferred from 9/1/2026 – Item 8.2 (26-895); Dropped from 9/22/2026 – Item 8.2 (26-976)]

Updated 10.5.2026 8:18:16 PM UTC

Updated 10.1.2026 11:46:37 PM UTC

Approve the master consultant agreements for Citywide sanitary and storm sewer flow monitoring services with the following firms: (a) ADS Corp. from the date of execution to December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000; and (b) V & A Consulting Engineers from the date of execution to December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $750,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Public Works)

Updated 9.24.2026 9:54:20 PM UTC

Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: Arts Commission: (a) District 9 Seat: Appoint Suzanne St John Crane for a term ending June 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

Updated 9.30.2026 10:25:25 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor's Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Amber Kappa, as the City’s representative to attend the Power of Place: Rooted in Purpose convening hosted by the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) by their National Impact Team in New York City from October 7-9, 2026. Source of Fund: HCZ National Impact Team and Mayor’s Office Budget. 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 9/30/2026 - Item B.4]

Updated 10.2.2026 10:12:39 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, ticketed annual Conversations for Good 2026 event scheduled on Friday, November 6, 2026. (b) Approve the Conversations for Good 2026 scheduled on November 6, 2026, as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (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. (Mulcahy) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.5]

Updated 9.30.2026 10:25:15 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising scheduled on September 25, 2026, 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.7]

Updated 9.30.2026 10:25:20 PM UTC

(a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill the following seats on the Civil Service Commission: (1) One Member-at-Large seat with an unexpired term ending November 30, 2027. (2) One Member-at-Large seat with a term beginning on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2030. (b) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

Updated 10.5.2026 10:57:35 PM UTC

Accept the semi-annual status report on the City Infrastructure Strategy, including progress on quarterly Key Results, project highlights, and any updates on key workstreams. (City Manager)

Updated 9.29.2026 10:39:13 PM UTC

Accept the status report on Vision Zero traffic safety. (Transportation)

Updated 9.29.2026 10:40:09 PM UTC

Accept the audit report on vehicle abatement. (Auditor)

Updated 10.2.2026 5:11:27 PM UTC

Updated 9.24.2026 10:58:22 PM UTC

Updated 10.2.2026 3:33:34 PM UTC

Updated 9.30.2026 6:14:23 PM UTC

Updated 9.24.2026 8:11:04 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for September 24, 2026 - October 1, 2026.

Updated 9.28.2026 5:30:59 PM UTC

1. Approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising scheduled on September 25, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the October 6, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 9.25.2026 7:23:32 PM UTC

1. Direct the City Attorney, in coordination with the City Manager, to develop and present to City Council a draft ordinance defining and prohibiting the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data, including potential civil and criminal penalties for violations thereof, and, to the extent legally permissible, authorizing a private right of action against individuals responsible for such violations for individuals harmed by the unauthorized disclosure or misuse of ALPR data, with appropriate safeguards and enforcement considerations. 2. Direct the City Manager to: a. Prohibit access to ALPR systems and data through personal devices; b. Restrict off-duty access to ALPR systems except for defined law enforcement purposes; and c. Incorporate said prohibitions and restrictions into applicable City and Police Department policies and procedures. 3. Direct the City Manager to evaluate additional authentication, access control, and auditing safeguards for ALPR systems, including multi-factor authentication and

Updated 9.30.2026 7:27:51 PM UTC

Approve an amendment to the August - December 2026 Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support (PSFSS) Committee Work Plan to drop the following item scheduled for the October 15, 2026, Committee meeting: Downtown High-Acuity Referral System Coordination Status Report. Purpose: Provide a status report on progress to strengthen City-County coordinated outreach and referral processes for high-acuity populations in Downtown through the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. (Housing/Police)

Updated 9.25.2026 6:08:09 PM UTC

1. Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, ticketed annual Conversations for Good event scheduled on Friday, November 6, 2026. 2. Approve Conversations for Good as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 4. Place the item on the October 6, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 9.25.2026 7:22:31 PM UTC

1. Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor's Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Amber Kappa, as the City’s representative to attend the Power of Place: Rooted in Purpose convening hosted by the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) by their National Impact Team in New York City from October 7-9, 2026. 2. Place the item on the October 6, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 9.24.2026 9:06:54 PM UTC

Direct the City Manager to: 1. Strengthen Departmental and Citywide policies and explore technological controls that prohibit access of any law enforcement database such as Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from personally owned devices. 2. Coordinate with San José Police Department (SJPD) and Information Technology Department to strengthen audits of individual user inquiries, including increasing frequency and number of user-level audits with annual reporting to the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee, to identify: a. Access without legitimate law enforcement purpose. b. Suspicious search activity. c. Violations of City of San José ALPR Policy. 3. Pursue State legislation establishing criminal penalties for unauthorized access or improper information sharing, including potential amendments to Penal Code 13302 and Penal Code 502. 4. Report unauthorized disclosure or data leaks of ALPR data via information memo.

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Direct the City Manager’s Office, in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Clerk's Office, to evaluate and return to the City Council with policy options that would: 1. Prohibit members of the San José City Council from entering into nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements (NDAs) concerning projects, contracts, developments, or other matters subject to City approval, funding, regulation, oversight, or legislative action, including data centers and other large energy-use projects and related infrastructure and agreements. 2. Prohibit persons or entities seeking City action or approvals from conditioning access to project-related information upon a Councilmember signing a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement. 3. Establish an appropriate City process to review confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or commercially sensitive information from persons or entities seeking City action or approvals without requiring individual Councilmembers to enter into NDAs. [Referred from 9/9/26 - Item C.1 (ROGC 26-315)]

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Review the Thursday, November 5, 2026, Joint Special Meeting of the City Council of San José and San José/Santa Clara Treatment Plant Advisory Committee Agenda. (Environmental Services)

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1. Approve the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration on December 2, 2026 at the Rotary Summit Center 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 October 20, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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