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    Summer 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)

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    Reinstatement 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)]

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    Public Safety

    Actions 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)

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    Actions 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)

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    C25-019, 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)

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    Land Use Regular Agenda

    ST25-003 - 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)

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    Approval 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)

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    Consent Agenda

    Administrative 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)

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    Amendment 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)

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    Amendment 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)

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    Land Use Regular Agenda

    H24-046 & 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)

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    Strategic Support

    Report 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)]

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    Consent Agenda

    Amendment 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]

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    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.

    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]

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    Status of Open Audit Recommendations.

    Accept the status of the Open Audit recommendations as of June 30, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor)

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    Community & Economic Development

    Actions Related to the Loan Commitment and Land Purchase for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development Located at 470 South Market Street.

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $20,270,000, consisting of $17,970,000 in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds and $2,300,000 in Inclusionary Fee Funds, to Core Affordable Housing, LLC or an affiliated development entity for the Gateway Tower affordable housing development; (2) Approving the land acquisition loan or acquisition funding commitment of up to $18,170,000 consisting of $2,000,000 in Inclusionary Fee Funds, $2,170,000 in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds, and $14,000,000 in Real Property Transfer Tax Funds; (3) Authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to acquire 445, 465, and 493 South First street and 460, 470, 480 South Market Street, from Core Affordable Housing, LLC for a price not to exceed $18,170,000 at the time of transfer, to accept the grant deed, and to enter into a long-term ground lease of the site to the developer for the development; (4) Authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to the acquisition and development of the site, the ground leasing of the site, and any rider to the ground lease required by government entities; (5) Authorizing the Director of Housing, or his designee to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the developments; (6) Making a determination that, consistent with Government Code Section 37364, after acquisition, the site is to be leased by the City to the respective developers without first offering the site to the public for any other use, since the site will be restricted so as to provide housing affordable to persons and families of low or moderate income, as defined by Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code or as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successors, and that this use is in the City’s best interests. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low-and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $20,140,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $20,140,000. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund: (1) Decrease the Measure E – 40% Extremely Low-Income Households Reserve by $5,000,000; (2) Decrease the Measure E – 30% Low-Income Households Reserve by $9,000,000; (3) Increase the Measure E – 40% Extremely Low-Income Households appropriation to the Housing Department by $5,000,000; and (4) Increase the Measure E – 30% Low-Income Households appropriation to the Housing Department by $9,000,000. (d) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Inclusionary Fee Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $4,300,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $4,300,000. CEQA: Supplemental Environmental Impact Report to the Downtown Strategy 2000 Plan Environmental Impact Report (Resolution 72767) for the Gateway Tower Mixed-Use Development Project (Resolution No. 78005), File Nos. H15-047 & HP15-003 and Addenda, thereto. Council District 3. (Housing/City Manager)

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    Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report.

    (a) Hold a public hearing to allow for public comment on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Report. (b) Accept the report on the progress towards achieving the housing and community development goals identified in the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-2025 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan regarding the use of federal funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development by the September 30, 2025 deadline. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing)

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    C25-011 & ER25-021 - Conforming Rezoning for Certain Real Property Located at 655 Almaden Avenue.

    Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 0.62-gross-acre site located on the southwest corner of Almaden Avenue and Grant Street from the A(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zoning District (APN 264-34-072).  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. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Citywide Insurance Renewals.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to: (a) Select and purchase City property, liability, and executive risk insurance policies for the period of October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2026, at a total cost not-to-exceed $4,275,826 as well as an 18.0 percent contingency for additional property or assets scheduled, subject to the appropriation of funds, with the following insurance carriers: (1) Factory Mutual Insurance Company for Property Insurance, including Boiler & Machinery and Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Coverage; (2) Beazley Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance, Inc for Terrorism Insurance; (3) The Princeton Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance Company, Ironshore Specialty Insurance Company, and Arch Specialty Insurance Company for $15 million in Excess Flood Insurance on a 50/50 quota share basis; (4) Gemini Insurance Company for Auto Liability Insurance for the vehicle fleets at the San José Mineta International Airport and San José – Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility; (5) Hanover Insurance Company for Auto Physical Damage for the Airport shuttle buses; (6) Lexington Insurance Company for Secondary Employment Law Enforcement Professional Liability; (7) Arch Insurance Company for Accidental Death, Accidental Dismemberment, and Paralysis Policy for the Police Air Support Unit; and (8) Great American Insurance Company for Government Fidelity/Crime Coverage. (b) Select and purchase Additional Liability Insurance for the period October 22, 2025, to October 22, 2026, at a cost ranging from $500,000 to $1,100,000, 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)

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    Consent Agenda

    First Amendment to the Agreement with Intergraph Corporation, dba Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence Division for a Migration to a Software-as-a-Service Enterprise Asset Management Subscription.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Agreement with Intergraph Corporation, dba Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division (Madison, AL) for migration to a software-as-a-service enterprise asset management subscription at the San José Mineta International Airport, to retroactively extend the term of the agreement for up to four additional one-year option terms, through July 31, 2029, under the same terms and conditions, 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)

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    Consent Agenda

    Second Amendment to the Agreement with Siriusware, Inc. for a Ticketing and Management System.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Siriusware, Inc. (Taos, NM) for a ticketing and management system, to extend the term of the agreement for up to five additional one-year option terms, through September 30, 2030, under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement, 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)

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    Environmental & Utility Services

    Stormwater Management Annual Report 2024-2025.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing certification and submittal of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Stormwater Management Annual Report to the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board by September 30, 2025, in conformance with the Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit requirements, pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City Action. (Environmental Services)

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Joint City Council And Planning Commission Study Session - General Plan And Land Use Overview

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole

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    Review Final Agenda

    Review September 16, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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    Review Final Agenda

    Review September 23, 2025 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Monthly Report of Activities for August 2025. (City Auditor)

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

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Update to the August – December 2025 Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan. (City Auditor)

    Approve an amendment to the August – December 2025 Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support (PSFSS) Committee Work Plan to add the following item to the December 4, 2025, PSFSS Committee meeting. Fire Department Inventory Controls over Controlled Substances Audit Report. Purpose: Provide a report on the audit of the Fire Department's Inventory Controls over Controlled Substances. (City Auditor)

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Enhanced Street Closure Noticing Policy. (Doan, Casey, Kamei, and Tordillos)

    Direct the City Manager to return to the Community and Economic Development Committee (CED) within six months with recommendations to improve the special event process, especially along highly congested roadways and in heavily populated areas of our city, by reviewing existing guidelines and developing recommendations in the following areas:    1. Improving the effectiveness of noticing requirements including, but not limited to, direct, multilingual outreach to residents and businesses, use of physical mailers or flyers, and coordination with businesses.  2. Improving strategies to improve operational efficiency and minimize negative impacts on traffic flow, residents, and businesses during and after street closures.  3. Providing any additional recommendations to enhance events.

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Ordinance Prohibiting Law Enforcement Officers from Concealing their Identities in the City of San José. (Ortiz, Kamei, Cohen, and Campos)

    RECOMMENDATION TO BE PROVIDED.

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Review Final Agenda

    Review September 23, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Review Draft Agenda

    Review September 30, 2025 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
  3. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of Disability Awareness Day Sponsored by Council Districts 9, 1, and 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Foley, Kamei, and Casey)

    1. Approve the Disability Awareness Day event on October 30, 2025, as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the September 23, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    The Public Record for September 4, 2025 - September 11, 2025. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for September 4, 2025 - September 11, 2025.

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    City Investment Policy 1-12. (Ortiz)

    Direct staff to return in March 2026, at the time of the annual review of the City Investment Policy 1-12, with an investment analysis of the trade-offs associated with disinvesting from corporations that invest in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). [Referred from 9/9/2025 City Council Meeting - Item 2.11 (25-938)]

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)

    1. Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising to be held on September 16, 2025, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the September 23, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71. (Mayor, Doan, Campos, and Kamei)

    Adopt a resolution of support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 (ACR 71), introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra, which seeks to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 101 near the Story Road exit in San José as the “Little Saigon Freeway”.

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Release Date for Study Session. (City Manager)

    Recommend the release of the date held for a Study Session on Monday, October 20, 2025.

City Council

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.

    (a) Ordinance No. 31237 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Title 27 of the San José Muncipal Code Related to the Procurement Process. [Passed for Publication on 8/19/2025 - Item 2.13 (25-828)] (b) Ordinance No. 31238 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.17 Gross Acres Situated between North Fourth and Fifth Streets, Approximately 220 Feet Northerly of Jackson Street (639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street) (APNS 249-41-075, -009, -022 through -025) from the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District and the R-M Multiple Residence District to the PQP(PD) Planned Development Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 6/17/2025 - Item 10.1(a)(2) (25-841)]

  2. Agenda Ready
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

    (a) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of March 25, 2024. (b) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of October 28, 2024. (c) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of February 24, 2025. (d) Regular Community and Economic Development Committee Minutes of March 24, 2025. (e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 13, 2024. (f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 27, 2024. (g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 3, 2024. (h) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of January 11, 2024. (i) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of December 12, 2024. (j) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of February 13, 2025. (k) Regular Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Minutes of March 13, 2025. (l) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of October 17, 2024. (m) Special Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of December 5, 2024. (n) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of February 20, 2025. (o) Regular Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Minutes of March 20, 2025. (p) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of November 4, 2024. (q) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of February 3, 2025. (r) Regular Transportation and Environment Committee Minutes of March 3, 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.

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Approval of Council Minutes

    Approval of City Council Minutes.

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2025. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2025. (e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 13, 2025. (f) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of May 20, 2025. (g) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025. (h) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2025. (i) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2025. (j) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025. (k) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2025. (l) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 20, 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.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Existing Single-Family Building Reach Code.

    (a) Approve an ordinance amending various sections of Chapters 24.10 and 24.12 of Title 24 of the San José Municipal Code to modify provisions of the 2025 California Green Building Standards and Building Energy Efficiency Standards with certain exceptions, modifications, and additions which serve as a reach code to increase building efficiency, mandate electric- and solar-readiness, and incentivize all-electric development, and make findings related to the local geographical, topographical, climatic conditions and cost effectiveness, which are necessary to make modifications to the State of California’s Green Building Standards and Building Energy Efficiency Standards. (b) Authorize the City Manager to submit a reach code submittal package to the Building Standards Commission and California Energy Commission for its approval as required by law. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-147, CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. (Energy) [Deferred from 8/12/2025 - Item 6.1 (25-803)]

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

    As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on August 21, 2025, accept the Fourth Quarter (period ended June 30, 2025) Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the following programs: (a) Debt Management; (b) Investment Management; (c) Revenue Management; and (d) Purchasing and Risk Management. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 8/21/2025 - Item (d)1]

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Procurement Audit Report.

    As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on August 21, 2025, accept the audit report on the City's procurement process for goods and services. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Auditor) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 8/21/2025 - Item (d)2]

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Boards and Commissions Appointment.

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Arts Commission: (1) District 8 Seat: Appoint Carman Gaines for term ending June 30, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Appointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities General Assembly.

    Appoint City Councilmember David Cohen as the voting delegate and City Councilmember Domingo Candelas as the alternate voting delegate to the General Assembly at the October 8 - 10, 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, California. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Purchase Orders with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for a Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (a) Amend purchase order OP 66965 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Chicago, IL) for a Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program to increase the total compensation by $174,679 for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $625,347 for the period ending June 30, 2026; and (b) Exercise up to five additional annual purchase orders for ongoing purchases under the Citywide Radio Upgrade Assurance Program, with the last purchase order ending on or about June 30, 2031, 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)

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    LexisNexis Risk Solutions Order Agreement for Airline Analytic Solutions.

    (a) Approve the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Order Agreement to subscribe to the DIIO database suite of airline analytic solutions for a one-year term, and six additional one-year options to extend, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute future agreements within the City Manager’s contract authority, for LexisNexis Risk Solutions products that have comparable risk profiles to the DIIO solutions, under the same or substantially similar terms and conditions relating to limitation of liability as those in the Order Agreement, 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)

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the Standard Consultant Agreement with CSG Advisors Incorporated for Consulting Services.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a first amendment to an agreement with CSG Advisors Incorporated to increase the maximum contract value to $750,000 from $250,000 for the period October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026 to assist with cost of development study, feasibility analysis, and review of housing development proposals. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10087 - Center for the Performing Arts Chiller, Cooling Tower, and Boiler Replacement Project.

    (a) Report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of 10087 - Center for the Performing Arts Chiller, Cooling Tower, and Boiler Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Mesa Energy Systems Inc., for the base bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $5,940,284; and (b) Approve a 15% contingency in the amount of $891,043. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-085, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 – Replacement and Construction. Council District 3. (Public Works)

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Report 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 with the actual annual compensation amount subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments to any of the agreements with the Bank 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)

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Public Safety

    Response to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Turning up the Heat: Time for Recruitment and Culture Change in the San José Fire Department.”

    Approve the San José Fire Department’s response to the June 16, 2025, Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury report entitled, “Turning up the Heat: Time for Recruitment and Culture Change in the San José Fire Department.” CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, and Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Fire)

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Fourth Amendment to the Funding Agreement with Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the fourth amendment to the funding agreement between the City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the U.S. 101/Zanker Road Project, with an increase of the total not to exceed amount from $4,100,000 to $14,100,000 and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council Districts 3, 4. (Transportation)

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Transportation Development Fund Agreement with Resources for Community Development for Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Grant Funding.

    Adopt a resolution: Authorizing the City of San José to accept and expend Cycle 7 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant funding awarded to Resources for Community Development to implement transportation improvements as described in the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant application; and Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Transportation Development Fund Agreement and related documents and agreements with Resources for Community Development up to $9,000,000 in Cycle 7 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant funding. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 3, 7. (Transportation)

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  17. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Electrification Workforce Development Programs.

    Adopt a resolution approving the proposed electrification workforce development programs. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity. (Energy)

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  18. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    San José Municipal Water System’s 2025 Public Health Goals Report on Water Quality.

    (a) Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of accepting and responding to public comment regarding the San José Municipal Water System’s 2025 Public Health Goals Report on water quality as required by the California Health and Safety Code; and   (b) Approve the San José Municipal Water System’s 2025 Public Health Goals Report and direct staff to file the report with the State Water Resources Control Board.  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 2, 7, 8. (Environmental Services)

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  19. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Acceptance of Federal Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

    Approve the following actions to accept and receive federal grant funds: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements and all documents necessary to effectuate the following four grant agreements with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the following grant awards: (1) Two Transit-Oriented Communities Planning and Implementation Grants: (i) Station Access and Circulation Project in an amount not to exceed $400,000, with no local match; and (ii) Parking Management Project, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, with no local match. (2) Two Climate Program Implementation Grants: (i) Charging Infrastructure Program funds the ‘San José Community Electric Vehicle Charging Access Project’ in an amount not to exceed $2,495,000 with a local match of $323,254; and (ii) Parking Management Program award for the ‘Advancing Curb Management Project’, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, with a local match of $259,121. (b) Adopt a resolution of Local Support that demonstrates City of San José will take the necessary assurances to implement the four Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant awards and will follow the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Funding Delivery Policy and the grant program requirements. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation) [Deferred from 8/26/2025 - Item 2.24 (25-894)]

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  20. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome Reception Co-hosted by Council District 9 and San José Sports Authority as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 27, 2025: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for the private, invitation-only National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome Reception held at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on November 20, 2025; (b) Approve the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome Reception scheduled on November 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (c) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 8/27/2025 - Item B.2]

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  21. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to San José Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 ‑ Gift Limits.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 27, 2025, amend San José Municipal Code 12.08.030(a) to increase the gift limit from $50 to $200 from a single source in a calendar year. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Cohen and Foley) [Rules Committee referral 8/27/2025 - Item C.1]

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval of Ethiopian Flag Raising Ceremony and Tower Lighting as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 3, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the Ethiopian Flag Raising Event scheduled on September 5, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (b) Retroactively approve the Tower Lighting on September 4, 2025 as a City Council-sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; (c) Retroactively approve raising the Ethiopian flag without the emblem on the fourth flagpole; and (d) 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 9/3/2025 - Item B.2]

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  23. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amicus Curiae Brief in Newsom v. Trump.

    Retroactively authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local government entities in support of the State of California in its effort to protect the state against the federal government’s unlawful deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, and to oppose the federal government’s emergency motion to stay the district court’s temporary restraining order pending approval. Case No. 25-3727, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17‑010 City Organizational & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney) [Rules Committee referral 9/3/2025 - Item A.1.a]

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole

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    Review Final Agenda

    Review September 9, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Review Final Agenda

    Review September 16, 2025 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    The Public Record for August 21, 2025 - August 28, 2025. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for August 21, 2025 - August 28, 2025.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Approval of Flag Raising Ceremony and Lighting Recognizing Ethiopian New Year as a City Sponsored Special Event, to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)

    1. Retroactively approve the Ethiopian Flag Raising Event on September 5, 2025 as a City Council-sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Tower Lighting on September 4, 2025 as a City Council-sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve raising the Ethiopian flag without the emblem on the fourth flagpole. 4. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the events. 5. Place the item on the September 9, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Vacant Storefront Incentive: Explore a Fee Waiver Program for New and Expanding Small Businesses in Urban Villages and Areas of Growth. (Ortiz)

    Direct the City Manager to explore an ordinance that amends the Business and Tax Regulations Code to develop a year-long pilot fee waiver program for specific first-year permit, license, and business registration fees for qualifying small businesses that are newly formed or opening a new location in urban villages and areas of growth within the city.

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City Council

Special Closed Session

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30 new matters since 7 days ago

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Joint Meeting Agenda

    Issuance of City of San José Financing Authority Commercial Paper to Finance the Acquisition of the Property Located at 447 South Almaden Boulevard.
  2. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Master Consultant Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, Inc. (dba Sanbell) for Consulting Services Supporting Rule 20 Utility Undergrounding Projects. Approve a Master Consultant Agreement with Bellecci & Associates, Inc. (dba Sanbell) for on-call consultant services for the City of San José’s Rule 20 Utility Undergrounding Program from the date of execution to June 30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Public Works)
  3. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Regular Agenda

    GP25-005: Privately Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 1030 and 10380 McKendrie Street.
  4. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Regular Agenda

    GP25-002: Privately Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at the Northeasterly Corner of Emory Street and The Alameda.
  5. Agenda Ready
    Community & Economic Development

    Actions Related to the Acquisition of 447 South Almaden Boulevard.
  6. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    City Council Focus Area Semi-Annual Status Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Third and Fourth Quarters.
  7. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Approval of the Terms of an Agreement with the San José Police Officers’ Association for the Term of July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028.
  8. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond.
  9. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Franchise Agreement with LS Power Grid California, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way.
  10. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Second Amendment with CFKAA Holdings, LLC. (as assigned to by AutoReturn US, LLC) for Services Relating to Tow and Disposal of Recreational Vehicles.
  11. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    First Amendment to the Agreement with Guidehouse, Inc. for Organizational Change Management and Related Consulting Services.
  12. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on Request for Proposal for Implementation Services for Salesforce Customer Relationship Management System.
  13. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Lease Agreement with San José Sports Authority for City-Owned Property Located at 93 East San Carlos Street.
  14. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Measure B Local Sales Tax Independent Citizens Oversight Committee and Revisions to City Council Policy 1-18.
  15. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    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.

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    The Public Record for September 11, 2025 - September 18, 2025. (City Clerk)
  17. Agenda Ready
    Review Draft Agenda

    Review October 7, 2025 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
  18. Agenda Ready
    Review Final Agenda

    Review September 30, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
  19. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    2026 Major Events Status Report.
  20. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Release Date for Study Session. (City Manager)
  21. Agenda Ready
    Consent-Committee Agenda

    Arts Commission Annual Report and Work Plan.
  22. Agenda Ready
    Consent-Committee Agenda

    Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report and Work Plan.
  23. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Economic Development Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
  24. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Citywide Planning Activities Semi-Annual Status Report.
  25. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Team San José Semi-Annual Status Report.
  26. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)

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  27. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Support for Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71. (Mayor, Doan, Campos, and Kamei)

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