City Council15 matters
- Agenda ReadyClosed Session Agenda
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportSummer Intergovernmental Relations Report.
(a) A ccept the 2025 Summer Intergovernmental Relations Report. (b)Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority Federal Legislation Log. (c) Reaffirm all City positions summarized in the 2025-2026 Intergovernmental Relations Priority State Legislation Log. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
Attachments
- Attachment AOpen Attachment A
- Attachment BOpen Attachment B
- Attachment COpen Attachment C
- Attachment DOpen Attachment D
- Attachment EOpen Attachment E
- Attachment FOpen Attachment F
- Attachment GOpen Attachment G
- Attachment HOpen Attachment H
- Attachment IOpen Attachment I
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Supplemental Memorandum, 9/10/25Open Supplemental Memorandum, 9/10/25
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Presentation - est. 15 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 15 minutes
- Agenda ReadyPublic SafetyReinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit.
(a) Approve the reinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit as a collateral, part-time operation using existing funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept a donation from the San José Police Foundation of six horses, two trucks, two horse trailers, uniforms, officer training, and miscellaneous tack and gear valued at approximately $390,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police) [Deferred from 8/19/2025 – Item 4.2 (25-840)]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Memorandum from Kamei & Ortiz, 9/12/25Open Memorandum from Kamei & Ortiz, 9/12/25
- Presentation - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 5 minutes
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- Agenda ReadyPublic SafetyActions Related to the Funding and Purchase of a Fixed Wing Aircraft for the Police Department.
(a) Approve the proposed 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (SLES) grant in the amount of $1,497,156 and authorize the Chief of Police to amend the Spending Plan to conform to the budget priorities set out in the staff memorandum, and in the event SLES Grant payments are less or more than expected. (b) Approve the revised 2023-2025 Spending Plan for the SLES Grant in the amount of $2,903,332. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the SLES Fund: (1) Increase the Beginning Fund Balance by $36,200; (2) Increase the estimate for Revenue from the State of California by $2,909,026; (3) Establish the SLES Grant 2024-2026 appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $1,497,156; and (4) Increase the SLES Grant 2023-2025 appropriation to the Police Department by $1,448,070. (d) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Federal Drug Forfeiture Fund: (1) Increase the Beginning Fund Balance by $112,606; (2) Establish the Police Fixed Wing Aircraft Replacement appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $600,285; and (3) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $487,679. (e) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the State Drug Forfeiture Fund: (1) Increase the Beginning Fund Balance by $604,611; (2) Establish the Police Fixed Wing Aircraft Replacement appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $2,266,414; and (3) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $1,661,803. (f) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (1) Negotiate and execute a contract with Daher Kodiak for one model Kodiak 100 fixed wing aircraft, in an amount not to exceed $3,800,000, including the base configuration fixed wing, configuration options as required by the Police Department, maintenance and warranty package, and pilot training, exclusive of any applicable taxes and fees, subject to the appropriation of funds. (2) Negotiate and execute a contract with Hangar One in an amount not to exceed $1,023,953, for equipment and configuration, as required by the Police Department, exclusive of any applicable taxes and fees, subject to the appropriation of funds. (3) Approve a contingency of $300,000 for any unforeseen changes or modifications to the fixed wing and/or final configuration of the fixed wing aircraft, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Police/City Manager)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Presentation - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 5 minutes
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing for the Homelessness Prevention System Program. - DROP
(a) Allocate $5,225,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure E funding and add $275,000 in additional funding for Homelessness Prevention: (1) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund to reallocate reserve funding and fully support the Homelessness Prevention System Program grant agreement: (i) Decrease the Measure E – 10% Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Reserve by $1,600,000; and (ii) Increase the Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance (10% HPRA) appropriation to the Housing Department by $1,600,000. (b) Complete the prior funding commitment of $3,000,000 in supplemental funds through the following actions: (1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement amendment with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing, in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000, retroactive from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for the countywide Homelessness Prevention System Program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing/City Manager)
Attachments
- Replacement Memorandum, 9/11/25Open Replacement Memorandum, 9/11/25
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaC25-019, C25-020, C25-021, C25-022, C25-023, C25-024, C25-025, C25-026, C25-027, C25-028, C25-029, C25-030, C25-031, C25-032, C25-033, C25-034, C25-035 - City-Initiated Rezoning of 951 Parcels to Align a Property’s Zoning Designation to its General Plan Land Use Designation in Response to Senate Bill 1333.
Approve an ordinance of the City of San José rezoning 153 properties from the R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 91 properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, 82 properties from the R-2 Two-Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 61 properties from the R-M Multiple Residence Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, 55 properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 53 properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, 52 properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, 42 properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, 36 properties from the Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, 25 properties from the R-2 Two Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, 24 properties from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, 23 properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, 20 properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, 19 properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, 17 properties from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, 17 properties from the HI Heavy Industrial to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, 16 properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District, 13 properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, 11 properties from the R-M Multiple-Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, ten properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, nine properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, eight properties from the LI(IP) Light Industrial Planned Development Zoning District to the IP Industrial Park Zoning District, seven properties from the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, seven properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, six properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, six properties from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the TEC Transit Employment Center Zoning District, five properties from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District, four properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the TEC Transit Employment Center Zoning District, four properties from the R-1-1 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, three properties from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, three properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, three properties from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, three properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, three properties from the R-1-5 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, two properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, two properties from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District, two properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the IP Industrial Park Zoning District, two properties from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, two properties from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, two properties from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, two properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, two properties from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, two properties from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, two properties from the R-1-5 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, two properties from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, two properties from the R-2 Two Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, two properties from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, two properties from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, two properties from the MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District to the TR Transit Residential Zoning District, two properties from the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, two properties from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, two properties from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the UR Urban Residential Zoning District, one property from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District, one property from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the CG Commercial General Zoning District, one property from the A Agricultural Zoning District to the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District, one property from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District, one property from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, one property from the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District to the LI Light Industrial Zoning District, one property from the A(PD) Agricultural Planned Development Zoning District to the MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, one property from the LI Light Industrial Zoning District to the MUC Mixed Use Commercial Zoning District, one property from the A(PD) Agricultural Planned Development Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, one property from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District, one property from the R-2(PD) Two Family Planned Development Zoning District to the OS Open Space Zoning District, one property from the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the R-1-1 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the R-1-5 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the R-M Multi Family Residence Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District to the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District, one property from the R-M Multi Family Residence Zoning District to the R-MH Mobilehome Park Zoning District, one property from the R-1-2 Single Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-5 Single Family Zoning District, one property from the CG Commercial General Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, one property from the HI Heavy Industrial Zoning District to the R-1-8 Single Family Residence Zoning District, one property from the A(PD) Agricultural Planned Development Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, one property from the CP Commercial Pedestrian Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, and one property from the R-2 Two Family Residence Zoning District to the UV Urban Village Zoning District, all located on those certain real properties situated within the City of San José. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040 General Plan EIR (Resolution No. 76041) and the Envision San José General Plan Supplemental EIR (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda thereto. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments
- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- Memorandum, rev. 9/10/25Open Memorandum, rev. 9/10/25
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Regular AgendaST25-003 - Renaming of a Street Segment of North Almaden Boulevard to “Little Italy Way.”
Adopt a resolution approving the renaming of an approximately 400-foot segment of North Almaden Boulevard extending from West St. John Street to West Julian Street to “Little Italy Way.” CEQA: Exempt per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Council District 6. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Memorandum from Mayor, Tordillos, Mulcahy, Candelas & Casey, 9/12/25Open Memorandum from Mayor, Tordillos, Mulcahy, Candelas & Casey, 9/12/25
- Presentation - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 5 minutes
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaApproval of Adjusted Campaign Contribution Limits.
Adopt a resolution approving the campaign contribution limits adjusted in accordance with San José Municipal Code Section 12.06.210.E. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organization and Administrative Activities resulting in no change to the physical environment. (City Clerk)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAdministrative Update to the San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance.
Approve an ordinance amending Sections 17.85.120 and 17.85.200 of Chapter 17.85 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code to update the responsible agency for the City of San José Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance from the Environmental Services Department to the Energy Department, as established under Section 2.04.4600 of the San José Municipal Code. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Energy)
Attachments
- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendment to the Citywide Project Labor Agreement.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute Amendment Number 2 to Amendment Number 1 of the First Amended and Restated Citywide Project Labor Agreement to align it in accordance with the public bidding requirements as set forth in Chapter 27.10 or the design-build requirements as set forth in Chapter 27.14 of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Public Works)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendment to the Restated Agreement with the San José Community Media Access Corporation dba CreaTV San José for Public Access Channels and Community Media Center.
Approve the fifth amendment to the Restated Agreement with the San José Community Media Access Corporation dba CreaTV San José, extending the term of the Restated Agreement from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2032. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Public Works)
Attachments
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Regular AgendaH24-046 & ER24-195 - Administrative Hearing on the Appeal of the Planning Director’s Environmental Determination and Approval of a Site Development Permit Located at 1301 West San Carlos Street.
(a) Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Director’s approval of a Site Development Permit to allow the construction of a one-story, approximately 5,139-square-foot quick-service restaurant with an outdoor patio and the removal of 20 ordinance-size trees on an approximately 1.09-gross-acre site, located on the northwest corner of Race Street and West San Carlos Street (1301 West San Carlos Street and 255-263 Race Street). (b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding the Planning Director’s reliance on the Categorical Exemption under Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines for the 1301 West San Carlos Street Chick-fil-A Project in accordance with CEQA, as amended, and finding that the: (1) City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the Categorical Exemption for the 1301 West San Carlos Street Chick-fil-A Project and related administrative records related to Site Development Permit No. H24-046; (2) Categorical Exemption for the 1301 West San Carlos Street Chick-fil-A Project was prepared and completed in full compliance with the CEQA, as amended, together with state and local implementation guidelines; (3) Reliance on the Categorical Exemption for the 1301 West San Carlos Street Chick-fil-A 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 a Categorical Exemption under Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. (c) Adopt a resolution approving the permit appeal and approving, subject to conditions, a modified Site Development Permit removing Condition 6 and allowing the construction of a one-story, approximately 5,139-square-foot quick-service restaurant with an outdoor patio through the demolition of an approximately 3,817-square-foot commercial building and the removal of 20 ordinance-size trees on an approximately 1.09-gross-acre site, located on the northwest corner of Race Street and West San Carlos Street (1301 West San Carlos Street and 255-263 Race Street). CEQA: Categorically Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for In-fill Development Projects. Council District 6. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments
- Letters from the Public - 1 of 2Open Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
- Exhibit FOpen Exhibit F
- Exhibit AOpen Exhibit A
- Exhibit BOpen Exhibit B
- Exhibit COpen Exhibit C
- Exhibit DOpen Exhibit D
- Exhibit EOpen Exhibit E
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letters from the Public - 2 of 2Open Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
- Letter from ApplicantOpen Letter from Applicant
- Presentation - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 5 minutes
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportReport on Request for Proposal for General Banking, Lockbox, Merchant Card, and Investment Custodial Services.
Accept the report on the Request for Proposal and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for general banking and merchant card processing services with an initial term beginning on the date the agreements are executed by the parties through June 30, 2032, with a total compensation not to exceed $13,000,000, and the annual compensation amount, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments to any of the agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., subject to appropriation of funds by the City Council to add new banking services, revise existing banking services, and adjust compensation based on the volume of services provided; and (c) Exercise up to two two-year options to extend the term of the agreements through June 30, 2036, 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) [Deferred from 9/9/2025 - Item 3.4 (25-948)]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Presentation - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 5 minutes
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendment to San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 - Gift Limits.
Adopt an ordinance amending Section 12.08.110 of Chapter 12.08, Title 12 of the San José Municipal Code increasing the City’s annual gift limit amount from $50 to $200, while maintaining the $50 annual gift limit amount from lobbyists. Approval of this item requires 8 or more affirmative votes (two-thirds) (City Charter Section 607). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Cohen and Foley) [Council referral 9/9/2025 – Item 2.16 (25-965)] [Rules Committee referral 9/10/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments
- Memorandum from Kamei, 9/8/25Open Memorandum from Kamei, 9/8/25
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportVerbal Report from the County of Santa Clara on the Fiscal Impacts of H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on the County’s Services.
Accept a verbal report from the County of Santa Clara on the fiscal impacts of H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on the County’s services. 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 9/10/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Presentation - est. 20 minutesOpen Presentation - est. 20 minutes