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- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAgreements with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Development of the Blossom Valley Family Center.
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to: (1) Negotiate and execute agreements, and any amendments or modifications thereto, with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County to reimburse eligible costs, including acquisition costs, associated with the development of the Blossom Valley Family Center at 399 Blossom Hill Road, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 of the Multi-Source Housing Fund; and (2) Negotiate and execute, including retroactively, all grant documents and agreements necessary to accept and implement the $500,000 Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding grant. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund: (1) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $500,000; and (2) Increase the Community Project Funding Grant appropriation to the Housing Department by $500,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 2. (Housing/City Manager)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaFunding Agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the San José Arterial Management - Adaptive Traffic Control System Deployment Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a funding agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the reimbursement of work for the 2010 Measure B Countywide Program Vehicle Registration Fee Grant for the San José Arterial Management - Adaptive Traffic Control System Deployment project, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, and to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the funding agreement. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities (Transportation)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportEl Niño Update, Flood Preparedness, and Proclamation of a Local Emergency.
(a) Accept report on El Niño preparedness and response completed at the bequest of City Councilmembers during the Joint City Council and Valley Water Board of Directors Meeting on October 13, 2026. Valley Water Board members likewise directed Valley Water staff to support the City effort and collaborate. (b) Adopt a resolution proclaiming a Local Emergency pursuant to Chapter 8.08 of the San José Municipal Code ahead of the predicted and unprecedented El Nino storms to align with the State Declaration of Emergency, and to organize City resources to prepare, mitigate, respond and recover from the anticipated impacts from the storm season. CEQA: Statutory Exempt, Section 15269(c), Emergency Projects undertaken for specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. (City Manager/Environmental Services)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- AttachmentsOpen Attachments
- Presentation - est. 15 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 15 minutes
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportActions Related to the Conditional Vacation of a Portion of Orchard Parkway. - TO BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.2
Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the report of the Director of Public Works setting forth the facts justifying the conditional vacation of a portion of Orchard Parkway, from Orchard Place to Component Drive, and Orchard Place (formerly Atmel Way), in its entirety, (Subject Portions) with reservation of a public service easement over the vacated area; (b) Conditionally vacating the Subject Portions, which, after the satisfaction of specific conditions, will be unnecessary for present or prospective public use with the reservation of a public service easement; and (c) After satisfaction with the conditions, directing the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the resolution of vacation with the Office of the Recorder, County of Santa Clara. CEQA: Addendum to the North San José Development Policies Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72768), Envision San José 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76042), and BEA Development Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72169), File No. ER26-132. Council District 4. (Public Works)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Resolution, rev. 11/9/26Open Resolution, rev. 11/9/26
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to First Community Housing Stabilization.
(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing a forgivable loan to First Community Housing in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to fund financial and operational due diligence and advisory services to be provided by a third-party consultant, approved by the City, through June 30, 2027, and authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to implement the forgivable loan, including terms of forgiveness; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with First Community Housing to establish the parties’ respective responsibilities and coordinated actions relating to the First Community Housing portfolio and the City’s interests, including amendments and related documents as necessary to implement the Memorandum of Understanding. (b) Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing an increase of $1,500,000 in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds to the existing City Council-approved construction-permanent loan commitment to Curtner Studios, L.P., a California limited partnership and affiliate of First Community Housing, for the Curtner Studios Development located at 710 Curtner Avenue, increasing the total loan commitment from $5,042,845 to $6,542,845 to support the stabilization and operation of the Curtner Studios Development; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute amendments to the City’s existing agreements relating to Curtner Studios Development, as necessary to implement the increased loan commitment and support the stabilization and operation of the Curtner Studios Development. (c) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $3,000,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $3,000,000. 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/City Manager)
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- (a) ResolutionOpen (a) Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- (b) ResolutionOpen (b) Resolution
- Presentation - est. 10 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 10 minutes
- Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Tordillos & Mulcahy, 11/5/26Open Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Tordillos & Mulcahy, 11/5/26
- Memorandum from Casey, Kamei, Campos, Cohen & Candelas, 11/6/26Open Memorandum from Casey, Kamei, Campos, Cohen & Candelas, 11/6/26
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaHL26-002 & MA26-001 - City Landmark and Historical Property (Mills Act) for Certain Real Property Located at 231 Jackson Street (Kogura Company Building).
(1) Adopt a resolution designating 231 Jackson Street (Kogura Company Building) as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 231 Jackson Street between the City of San José and property owners Richard Kogura, Cindy Kogura, and Carolyn Kogura. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (4-0- Kogura recusing and Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.a.). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- (1) ResolutionOpen (1) Resolution
- (2) ResolutionOpen (2) Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaHL26-004 & MA26-003 - City Landmark and Historical Property (Mills Act) for Certain Real Property Located at 605 North 6th Street (Kow Kee Sixplex).
(1) Adopt a resolution designating 605 North 6th Street (Kow Kee Sixplex ) as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 605 North 6th Street between the City of San José and property owners Richard Kogura, Cindy Kogura, and Carolyn Kogura. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (4-0-1-1, Kogura recusing and Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.b.). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- (1) ResolutionOpen (1) Resolution
- (2) ResolutionOpen (2) Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaHL26-005 & MA26-005 - City Landmark and Historical Property (Mills Act) for Certain Real Property Located at 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street.
(1) Adopt a resolution designating 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street between the City of San José and property owner Lawrence M. Camuso Trust. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (5-0-1, Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.c.). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- (1) ResolutionOpen (1) Resolution
- (2) ResolutionOpen (2) Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaMA26-004 - Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for Certain Real Property Located at 233 West Santa Clara St (Hotel De Anza).
Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 233 West Santa Clara Street (Hotel De Anza) between the City of San José and property owner 233 W Santa Clara LLC. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (5-0-1, Commissioner Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.d.) Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Regular AgendaDA26-001 & ER26-132 - First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Apple Inc. (West of Orchard Parkway on Both Sides of Atmel Way and East of Orchard Parkway on Both Sides of Component Drive) APNs 101-03-004, 007 & 008, APNs 101-02-011, 016 & 017.
(a) Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the North San José Development Policies Program Environmental Impact Report, Envision San José 2040 General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, and BEA Development Project Environmental Impact Report for the Orchard Parkway Development Agreement Amendment and Street Vacation project, and the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended.; and (b) Approve an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Apple Inc. CEQA: Addendum to the North San José Development Policies Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72768), Envision San José 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76042), and BEA Development Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72169), File No. ER26-132. Council District 4. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement).
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- (a) ResolutionOpen (a) Resolution
- (b) OrdinanceOpen (b) Ordinance
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Memorandum from Mayor, Cohen & Mulcahy, 11/6/2026Open Memorandum from Mayor, Cohen & Mulcahy, 11/6/2026
- Presentation - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 5 minutes
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportActions Related to the Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill) Annexation Area No. 4.
Conduct a public hearing and take the following actions relating to annexing Annexation Area No. 4 into Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill): (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the results of the special election; (2) Contingent upon two-thirds qualified voter approval, determining that Annexation Area No. 4 is annexed to Community Facilities District No. 8; and (3) Directing the City Clerk to record a notice of special tax lien. (b) Adopt an ordinance levying special taxes within Annexation Area No. 4 to Community Facilities District No. 8. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Communications Hill 2 Project Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Resolution No. 77172), and addenda thereto. The Project does not involve new significant impacts beyond those analyzed in the above EIR. Council District 7. (Public Works)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAnnual City Council Referral Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 28, 2026, accept the City Council Referral Annual 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. (City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 10/28/2026- Item C.1]
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- Letters from the Public - 2 of 3Open Letters from the Public - 2 of 3
- Letters from the Public - 1 of 3Open Letters from the Public - 1 of 3
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letters from the Public - 3 of 3Open Letters from the Public - 3 of 3
- Agenda ReadyFinal Adoption of OrdinanceFinal Adoption of Ordinances.
(a) Ordinance No. 31362 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Parts of Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code: (1) Parts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9 to Standardize and Consolidate Solid Waste Requirements; (2) Part 13 to Incorporate Applicable Requirements Established by Senate Bill 1053 and Provisions of the California Public Resources Code Pertaining to Recycled Paper Carry-Out Bags and Other Requirements for Retail Establishments; (3) Part 15 Relating to the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program to Align with Construction and Demolition Industry and State Standards; and (4) to Make Other Technical, Non-Substantive, or Formatting Changes within the Same Parts. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2026 - Item 6.1(a) (26-1115)] (a) Ordinance No. 31363 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Part 1 of Chapter 15.10 and Adding a New Part to Chapter 15.10 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Potable Water Waste Prevention. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2026 - Item 6.2 (26-1116)]
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- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council MinutesApproval of City Council Minutes.
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 27, 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.
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- (a) 10/27/2026 CC MinutesOpen (a) 10/27/2026 CC Minutes
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council Committee MinutesApproval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 28, 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.
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- (a) 10/28/2026 ROGC MinutesOpen (a) 10/28/2026 ROGC Minutes
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportAnnual Merit Increases and Additional Executive Leave for Council Appointees.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 4, 2026, adopt a resolution approving a 2.5% merit increase for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor retroactively effective to July 1, 2026, and granting an additional forty (40) hours of executive leave to each of these Council Appointees for the payroll calendar year 2027. 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 11/4/2026 - Item C.1]
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public