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Updated 11.14.2025 8:18:00 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31255 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Adding a New Chapter 10.54 to Title 10 of the San José Municipal Code Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers Operating in the City of San José to Wear Clearly Visible Identification and Prohibiting the Use of Face Coverings to Obscure Identity During Public Interaction, with Limited Exceptions. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1139)] (b) Ordinance No. 31256 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Various Sections of Title 24 (Technical Codes) of the San José Municipal Code to (1) Adopt the 2025 Editions of the California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, California Wildland Urban Interface Code, California Historical Building Code, California Fire Code, California Existing Building Code, and California Green Building Standards Code; (2) Find that the City of San José Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions Warrant Additional Protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt Local Amendments Regarding Certain Structural Design Requirements, Fire Sprinkler Regulations, and Other Building Requirements. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(a) (25-1131)] (c) Ordinance No. 31257 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 24.10 and Chapter 24.12 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Green Building Standards and the California Energy Code. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(b) (25-1131)] (d) Ordinance No. 31258 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 17.12 and Chapter 17.68 of Title 17 (San José Fire Code) of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Adopt the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code; (2) Find that the City of San José Local Climatic, Geological, and Topographical Conditions Warrant Additional Protections in the San José Municipal Code; and (3) Adopt Local Amendments Regarding Certain Structural Design Requirements, Fire Sprinkler Regulations, and Other Building Requirements. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2025 - Item 8.2(c) (25-1131)]

Updated 11.14.2025 11:30:33 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 22, 2025. (b) Regular Meeting for the Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of October 27, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 11.3.2025 11:18:26 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 11.3.2025 11:18:26 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises between the City of San José and Smiths Detection, Inc. to extend the term from March 16, 2026, to March 31, 2031. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

Updated 11.6.2025 8:31:20 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Southwest Airlines Co. to extend the term of the lease for five years from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

Updated 11.3.2025 11:18:26 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Services Agreement at the San José Mineta International Airport with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. to increase the maximum compensation by $300,000 for a total agreement amount of $620,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

Updated 11.5.2025 9:03:05 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Declaring, and making the requisite findings based on the staff memorandum, the property described as APN 264-43-078 as “surplus real property” pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.010(L) and “surplus land” under California. Gov. Code Sect. 54221(b)(1) as the property is surplus to the needs of the City and is not necessary for the City’s use; and (b) Directing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Quitclaim Deed, and all other necessary documents to effectuate the property transfer to 288SOLD Realty Inc. from the City of San José, for the sale of APN 264-43-078 for the consideration of $1,486,250, subject to $36,250 payment for commission to the buyer’s broker, pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.020 and in accordance with City Council Policy No. 7-13, and subject to a restrictive affordability covenant. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-234, CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, Surplus Government Property Sales. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 11.6.2025 7:38:25 PM UTC

Approve a two-year term master consultant agreement with HydroScience Engineers, Inc., to support completion of a condition assessment of the South Bay Water Recycling system for a total maximum compensation of $500,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services)

Updated 11.5.2025 8:42:58 PM UTC

Approve a first amendment to an agreement with EMC Research, Inc. to conduct biennial surveys for the Environmental Services Department to increase the maximum total compensation from $344,000 to $394,750. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment). (Environmental Services)

Updated 11.5.2025 8:44:02 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the Environment. (Environmental Services)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:35:15 PM UTC

(a) Accept the San José Fire Department’s report on the Request for Proposal for Emergency Medical Advisor Services, with optional Registered Nurse Services. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Stanford Health Care to provide emergency medical advisor services for an initial three-year term beginning December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2028, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $510,000 for the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; (2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (3) Exercise up to two one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through January 1, 2030, 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. (Fire)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:35:20 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the first amendment to the grant agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the continued operation of the Overnight Warming Locations Program at two City designated sites: Roosevelt Community Center (901 E. Santa Clara Street, San José, CA 95116) and Evergreen Branch Library (2635 Aborn Road, San José, CA 95121) in an amount not to exceed $1,220,000, retroactive from the period of October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER22-243, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269, Emergency Projects and 15301, Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3, 8. (Housing)

Updated 11.5.2025 8:47:30 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to increase the Motel Program operational funding by $476,224, from $6,860,045 previously approved by City Council to a total of $7,336,269, and negotiate and execute grant agreements with the following entities to operate the Motel Program as provided below: (a) An amount not to exceed $3,124,058 to HomeFirst for Bristol Hotel, Casa Linda Motel, and Fontaine Inn, retroactively from July 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025; retroactively for Motel 6 from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and for the continued operation of Alura Inn retroactively from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; (b) An amount not to exceed $1,312,400 to PATH, for Bristol Hotel, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; (c) An amount not to exceed $818,933 to Razing the Bar, for Casa Linda Motel, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026;   (d) An amount not to exceed $1,074,839 to PATH, for Fontaine Inn, from December 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026; and (e) An amount not to exceed $1,006,039 to WeHOPE, for Motel 6, from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.  CEQA: Addendum to the Emergency Interim Housing Programs Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER25-073, Motel Transitional Housing and Congregate Shelters. (Housing)

Updated 11.7.2025 8:40:11 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation in the total amount not to exceed $1,180,000 for: (a) Fiscal administration of the San José Learns funds ($1,000,000) (b) Administration of the San José Learns Tutoring Expansion (c) Fiscal administration of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion programs and workshops in the amount not to exceed $55,000. (d) Fiscal administration of the SJ Access Grant Program ($50,000). (e) Fiscal administration of the Ignite Fellowship ($75,000) in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:35:31 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for the 10th Annual Nowruz Celebration held at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda and East Plaza on Saturday, March 14, 2026, hosted by the Library Department. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to physical environment. (Library)

Updated 11.5.2025 8:48:02 PM UTC

(a) Approve an agreement for the refund of construction taxes in the amount of $1,069,600 paid under the incorrect rate by HSRE-PMB San José, LLC, for a project located at 1410 S Bascom Ave. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Building and Structure Construction Tax Fund: (1) Establish the Developer Refunds appropriation to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,050,000; and (2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $1,050,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/City Manager)

Updated 11.6.2025 9:15:01 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 (Business Licenses and Regulation) of the San José Municipal Code for the Cannabis Regulatory Program to: (a) Update the term of registration to be based on fiscal year to align with the annual operating fee; (b) Increase the number of allowed delivery locations to correspond with the number of allowed retail storefront locations per business; (c) Approve other changes to update the San José Municipal Code to better align with state regulations; and (d) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:35:51 PM UTC

Accept the annual and five-year report prepared in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000 et seq.) on the status of the City’s four traffic impact fee programs: North San José, Evergreen-East Hills, US-101/Oakland/Mabury, and Interstate 280/Winchester Boulevard. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. (Transportation)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:35:55 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 14.35.040A: (a) Authorizing the temporary deferral of payment of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee from building permit to occupancy for any non-residential development obtaining building permit for vertical construction by December 31, 2028; (b) Authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute project completion agreements to temporary defer payment of the Diridon Station Area Basic Infrastructure Impact Fee for any non-residential development obtaining building permit for vertical construction by December 31, 2028. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, adjustment to fees, rates and fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:35:47 PM UTC

(a) Accept the annual report on military equipment for Calendar Year 2024. (b) Approve the requests for the authorization of the purchase of military equipment for use by the San José Police Department, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Police)

Updated 11.6.2025 6:39:01 PM UTC

As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on October 6, 2025, accept the Climate Smart San José Zero Waste Element Report. CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP17-001, Statutory Exemption for feasibility and planning studies with no commitment to future actions. (Environmental Services) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/6/2025 Item (d)2]

Updated 11.13.2025 8:02:49 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a: (a) Master Easement Agreement with Microsoft Corporation in exchange for a payment of $9,497,743.33, including $8,725,000 for the easements and $772,743.33 for the City to purchase the potable water line serving the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, that will: (1) Convey permanent easements to install below-grade utilities, including potable water lines, recycled water lines, sanitary sewer lines, fire water lines, and storm drains across undeveloped buffer lands situated to the south of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility operational area; (2) Convey temporary construction easements as required to facilitate execution of the projects contemplated by this Agreement and enumerated in this memorandum; (3) Convey an easement for the extension of McCarthy Lane and provide ingress and egress access across McCarthy Lane; and (4) Convey a temporary construction easement to widen and improve Zanker Road to include bicycle lanes, a center median, pedestrian walkways, and bioswales; and, (b) Site Works Agreement with Microsoft and the Valley Water defining the scope, location, and terms of Microsoft’s construction of a new visitor center on lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, which are leased to Valley Water, and other site improvements; and, (c) Any other documents related to and necessary to execute, administer, and/or enforce the above Agreements. CEQA: Addendum to the San José Data Center Final Environmental Impact Report, as Addended (Resolution No. 25-008). Council District 4. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)

Updated 11.6.2025 8:35:55 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Select Prologis Inc. as the preferred developer pursuant to the Request for Qualifications offered, for the 159 acres of economic development land belonging to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility, and select a joint venture between Catellus Development Corporation and Deca Companies as the backup developer for these lands; (b) Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the selected developer for a term of two years with three one-year option terms at the City of San José’s discretion; and (c) Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the backup developer, for a term of two years with three one-year option terms at the City of San José’s discretion, should negotiations with the selected developer fail to provide an agreement with the terms and conditions sought by the City of San José for this project. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)

Updated 11.15.2025 1:02:33 AM UTC

As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on October 27, 2025, accept the Major Events Status Report on planning, marketing, sponsorships, local special events, and other activities supporting 2026 destination sports events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of City action. (City Manager/Economic Development and Cultural Affairs) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral on 10/27/2025 Item d(2)]

Updated 11.15.2025 1:20:37 AM UTC

(a) Accept the staff report recommending updates to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Chapter 5.08 of Title 5 of the San José Municipal Code. (b) Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 5.08 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. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008 General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)

Updated 11.7.2025 6:42:08 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roberts Avenue Residential Project (ER24-088) and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; (b) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.0 gross acre site situated on the east side of Roberts Avenue, approximately 300 feet northwest of Le Compte Place (1170 Roberts Avenue, APN: 477-11-003) from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(PD) Planned Development Zoning District; (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide the1.0gross-acre lot into eight lots; and (d) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of eight detached single-family residences on eight lots and the construction of a private street to serve the new development. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1170 Roberts Avenue Residential Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.b on the 10/22/2025 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department)

Updated 11.6.2025 11:54:01 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Roberts Avenue Residential Project (File No. ER24-092) and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act; (b) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.02 gross acre site situated on the east side of Roberts Avenue, approximately 100 feet northwest of Le Compte Place (1190 Roberts Avenue, APN: 477-11-001) from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(PD) Planned Development Zoning District. (c) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to subdivide the 1.02-gross-acre lot into eight lots. (d) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of eight detached single-family residences on eight lots and the construction of a private street to serve the new development. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 1190 Roberts Avenue Residential Project. Planning Commission recommends approval (8-0-2; Bickford and Oliverio absent) (Item 4.c on the 10/22/2025 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department)

Updated 11.7.2025 12:26:08 AM UTC

Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Senior Citizens Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Lilian Koenig 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)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:34:56 PM UTC

(a) Appoint one (1) employee representative to the Board of Administration for the Federated Department Retirement Plan to a term ending November 30, 2029; and (b) Appoint one (1) Employee nominated public member to the Civil Service Commission to a term ending November 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)

Updated 11.12.2025 7:41:36 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA from November 20-21, 2025. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University. 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 11/12/2025 - Item B.1]

Updated 11.12.2025 9:11:21 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025: (a) Approve the National Women’s Soccer League Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on November 20, 2025 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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.2]

Updated 11.12.2025 9:11:26 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the San José State University Homecoming Tower Lighting in San José on November 8, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Retroactively approve the San José State University Tower Lighting from November 8, 2025 to November 14, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (c) Retroactively approve 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) [Rules Committee referral November 12, 2025 - Item B.3]

Updated 11.12.2025 9:41:42 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 12, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Association Emergency Resource Fair scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Great American Litter Pickup scheduled on April 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Estates Dumpster Day scheduled on May 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Senior Scam Stopper scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Philippine Independence Flag Raising scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association Dumpster Day scheduled on June 14, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the 4th of July Celebration scheduled on July 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Community Soccer Clinic scheduled on July 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) Retroactively approve ELNA Social scheduled on July 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (j) Retroactively approve the Interfaith Lunch scheduled on July 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (k) Retroactively approve the Tom Matsumoto Back to School Meet and Greet scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (l) Retroactively approve the Music in the Square scheduled on August 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (m) Retroactively approve the Coffee at the Crosswalk scheduled on August 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (n) Retroactively approve the Movie in the Square scheduled on August 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (o) Retroactively approve the Community Coffee scheduled on September 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (p) Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages scheduled on September 26, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (q) Retroactively approve the Diwali Celebration scheduled on October 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (r) Retroactively approve the Fall Family Festival scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (s) Retroactively approve the Pleasant Hills Community Meeting scheduled on October 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (t) Retroactively approve the Fire Station 31 Treat or Treating scheduled on October 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (u) Retroactively approve the Welch Tree Planting scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (v) Retroactively approve the Falls Creek Dumpster Day scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (w) Retroactively approve the Coat Drive Kickoff scheduled on November 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (x) Approve the Gun Buyback scheduled on December 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (y) Approve the Santa in the Square scheduled on December 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (z) Approve 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. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 11/12/2025 - Item B.4]

Updated 11.13.2025 8:54:35 PM UTC

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Receive and file the Public Record for November 6, 2025 - November 13, 2025.

Updated 11.13.2025 8:52:10 PM UTC

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Updated 11.13.2025 10:15:34 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the Tower Lighting for the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome scheduled on November 20-22, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the World AIDS Day Flag Raising with AIDS Ribbon Flag scheduled on December 2, 2025, and Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled for December 1-4, 2025, and Special Use of the Rotunda for December 1 and December 2, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve the Music in the Valley Festival scheduled on May 2, 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 December 2, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 11.14.2025 11:07:50 PM UTC

MEMORANDUM PENDING

Updated 11.14.2025 11:15:53 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Association Emergency Resource Fair scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Great American Litter Pickup scheduled on April 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve the Evergreen Estates Dumpster Day scheduled on May 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Retroactively approve the Senior Scam Stopper scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 5. Retroactively approve the Philippine Independence Flag Raising scheduled on June 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 6. Retroactively approve the Evergreen Leadership Neighborhood Association Dumpster Day scheduled on June 14, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 7. Retroactively approve the 4th of July Celebration scheduled on July 4, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 8. Retroactively approve the Community Soccer Clinic scheduled on July 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 9. Retroactively approve ELNA Social scheduled on July 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 10. Retroactively approve the Interfaith Lunch scheduled on July 30, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 11. Retroactively approve the Tom Matsumoto Back to School Meet and Greet scheduled on April 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 12. Retroactively approve the Music in the Square scheduled on August 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 13. Retroactively approve the Coffee at the Crosswalk scheduled on August 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 14. Retroactively approve the Movie in the Square scheduled on August 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 15. Retroactively approve the Community Coffee scheduled on September 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 16. Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages scheduled on September 26, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 17. Retroactively approve the Diwali Celebration scheduled on October 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 18. Retroactively approve the Fall Family Festival scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 19. Retroactively approve the Pleasant Hills Community Meeting scheduled on October 29, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 20. Retroactively approve the Fire Station 31 Treat or Treating scheduled on October 31, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 21. Retroactively approve the Welch Tree Planting scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 22. Retroactively approve the Falls Creek Dumpster Day scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 23. Approve the Coat Drive Kickoff scheduled on November 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 24. Approve the Gun Buyback scheduled on December 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 25. Approve the Santa in the Square scheduled on December 12, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 26. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. 27. Place the item on the November 18, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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Updated 11.7.2025 10:18:47 PM UTC

Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA from November 20-21, 2025.

Updated 11.6.2025 11:18:38 PM UTC

1. Approve the National Women’s Soccer League Flag Raising and Rotunda Lighting to be held on November 20, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the November 18, 2025 Council Agenda for action.

Updated 11.7.2025 8:57:31 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the San José State University Homecoming Tower Lighting in San José on November 8, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the San José State University Tower Lighting on November 8, 2025 through November 14, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. 4. Place the item on the November 18, 2025 Council Agenda for action.

Updated 11.12.2025 8:48:02 PM UTC

Updated 10.31.2025 9:03:30 PM UTC

Updated 11.5.2025 9:11:24 PM UTC

Approve the Auditor’s Office Monthly Report of Activities for the month of October 2025.

Updated 10.31.2025 7:30:42 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for October 23, 2025 - October 30, 2025.

Updated 10.30.2025 8:16:02 PM UTC

Set a City Council Study Session entitled The Cost of Residential Development in San José for Monday, December 8, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and approve the Study Session agenda.

Updated 10.30.2025 7:16:30 PM UTC

Updated 11.1.2025 12:05:57 AM UTC

(a) Interview applicants for appointments to the Board of Fair Campaign and Political Practices. (b) Appoint up to two (2) applicants to a term ending March 1, 2027. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF EIGHT MEMBERS (2/3) OF THE CITY COUNCIL. San José Municipal Code Section 2.08.1610. (c) 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 Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Deferred from 10/7/2025 - Item 3.3 (25-1066)]

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10498 - SJC Terminal A Ground Transportation Island Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Granite Rock Company, in the amount of $21,158,240. (b) Approve a 10 % contingency in the amount of $2,115,825. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Funding Sources Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Airport Capital Improvement Fund: (1) Increase funding source R110 Revenue from Federal Government by $20,012,000; and (2) Establish appropriation 415T Parking Accessibility Upgrades in the amount of $20,012,000. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 79497), File No. ER25-108. (Public Works/Airport/City Manager)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

Adopt an urgency ordinance to: (a) Amend Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code to add a new Chapter 6.89 prohibiting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide by smoke shops and other similar retail establishments marketing products for recreational use; and (b) Repeal Section 1.13.170 of Title 1 of the San José Municipal Code relating to limits on property owner responsibility for public nuisance. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS URGENCY ORDINANCE REQUIRES 8 OR MORE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES. City Charter Section 605(d). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17 008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement).

Updated 11.3.2025 10:04:37 PM UTC

Adopt an urgency interim ordinance establishing urgency measures to implement a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses to businesses at new locations within San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 11.5.2025 6:47:04 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Consenting to the transfer of ownership, resyndication, and rehabilitation of Fairways at San Antonio from San José Family Housing Partners, L.P. to Fairways Apartments, L.P., both affiliates of Affirmed Housing Group, Inc.; (2) Accepting full repayment of a City of San José loan from Family Housing Partners, L.P.; (3) Authorizing repayment proceeds of $14,290,497 to be issued as a new loan to Fairways Apartments, L.P.; and (4) Authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, any amendments thereto, and all other documents related to the transfer of ownership, resyndication, and rehabilitation of Fairways at San Antonio. (b) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Use of Money/Property by $14,290,497; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $14,290,497. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-246 (Exemption for Housing Rehabilitation Projects), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Housing/City Manager)

Updated 10.22.2025 7:04:05 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute amendments to extend Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service providers, with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year terms subject to the appropriation of funds and termination for convenience, and the ability to modify or reduce contracted services as needed to align with City priorities, program performance, and available funding: (a) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program in an amount of $1,411,629 retroactive from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and (b) PATH Targeted Outreach and Engagement Program in an amount of $1,594,189 retroactive from October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

Updated 11.4.2025 7:32:40 PM UTC

Conduct an early consideration review process to either deny or provide direction for a project located at 180 Park Avenue (Park Habitat) as part of the San José Innovative Project Pathway Program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from a decision-making body. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.23.2025 9:36:13 PM UTC

(a) Adopt an ordinance ratifying final 2024-2025 expenditures in various appropriations as detailed in this report. (b) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the South Bay Water Recycling Operating Fund: (1) Increase the SCVWD - Advanced Water Treatment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $2,990,677; (2) Decrease the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $2,037,497; and (3) Decrease the Personal Services appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $953,180. (c) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Water Utility Fund: (1) Increase the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,661,704; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,661,704. (d) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Public Works Program Support Fund: (1) Increase the Compensated Time Off appropriation to the Public Works Department by $1,335,149; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,335,149. (e) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Community Development Block Grant Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the Use of Money/Property to the Housing Department by $212,337; (2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government to the Housing Department by $100,302; (3) Increase Housing Program Development and Monitoring appropriation to the Housing Department by $494,373; (4) Increase the Housing Emergency and Minor Repair Program appropriation to the Housing Department by $297,159; (5) Re-establish the Community Development Block Grant CV3 appropriation to the Housing Department by $100,302; (6) Decrease the Code Enforcement Operations appropriation to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department by $365,000; (7) Decrease the Transportation Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements appropriation to the Department of Transportation by $196,005; and (8) Decrease the Planning Studies appropriation to the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department by $18,190. (f) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: Library Purposes: (1) Increase Facilities Improvements - Library Capital appropriation to the Library Department by $187,501; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $187,501. (g) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Fire Development Fee Program Fund: (1) Increase the Overhead appropriation to the Finance Department by $84,467; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $84,467. (h) Adopt the following 2024-2025 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase the Personal Services appropriation to the Finance Department by $33,256; (2) Decrease the Non-Personal/Equipment appropriation to the Finance Department by $33,256; (3) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Fire appropriation to the Fire Department by $24,817; (4) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Public Works appropriation to the Public Works Department by $15,940; and (5) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Police appropriation to the Police Department by $40,757. 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)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP to provide federal legislative advocacy services for a term retroactive to October 6, 2025 through June 30, 2030, with a maximum compensation amount not to exceed $728,000, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to two one-year options to extend the Agreement, with the last option ending on June 30, 2032 to provide ongoing services for an estimated annual cost of $156,000, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Master Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group from the date of execution through December 31, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Storm Sewer Operating Fund: (1) Decrease the Polychlorinated Biphenyls Settlement Reserve by $1,000,000; and (2) Increase the Non/Personal Equipment Appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,000,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services/City Manager)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase orders with California Steel and Fence Supply, Inc. (San José, CA), for fencing materials and supplies, with the last option ending on or about March 28, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to amend purchase order OP 65992 with Freon Free, Inc. (Fairfield, CA) for appliance, tire, and e-waste disposal services, to increase the total compensation by $200,000, for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $750,000, for the one-year period ending November 12, 2025. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP16-011, CEQA Guidelines Section 15330, Minor Actions to Prevent, Minimize, Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substances. (Finance)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective November 4, 2025, to create the following classifications: (a) Retirement Deputy Chief Investment Officer (7689) with an annual pensionable salary range of $225,000.00 - $300,000.00; (b) Custody Transport Officer (2248) with an annual pensionable salary range of $92,144.00 - $123,468.80; and (c) Custody Transport Trainee (2249) with an annual pensionable salary of $87,713.60. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the funding agreement between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the State Route-87/Capitol Expressway Interchange Improvement Project to increase the City’s contribution from $5,000,000 to $6,500,000 and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, Public Project File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Transportation)

Updated 10.21.2025 6:38:25 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31253 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 4.80 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Add New Parts Related to the Establishment of the VRF Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund; the Interstate 280/Winchester Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the US-101/Oakland/Mabury Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the North San José Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the Evergreen-East Hills Traffic Impact Fee Fund; the State Gas Tax Pavement Maintenance Fund; and the VTA Measure B Pavement Maintenance Fund. [Passed for Publication on 10/21/2025 - Item 3.3(e) (25-1104)] (b) Ordinance No. 31254 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 20.80.1450 and Repealing Sections 20.80.1460, 20.80.1470, and 20.80.1480 of Chapter 20.80 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Temporary Uses of Outdoor Private Property. [Passed for Publication on 10/21/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-1109)]

Updated 10.24.2025 5:22:34 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2025. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025. (c) Special City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of October 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.

Updated 11.3.2025 4:49:41 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 15, 2025. (b) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of October 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.

Updated 10.29.2025 3:44:44 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 29, 2025: (a) Accept the Annual City Council Referral Status Report. (b) Defer the City Council Referral listed in the staff memorandum. 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 10/29/2025 - Item C.1]

Updated 10.31.2025 10:39:46 PM UTC

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

Updated 11.3.2025 7:40:27 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.24.2025 10:31:52 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.20.2025 9:19:13 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.27.2025 5:21:15 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.27.2025 6:20:33 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.16.2025 9:07:55 PM UTC

Updated 10.29.2025 9:25:21 PM UTC