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

Updated 10.30.2026 9:58:01 PM UTC

Updated 10.30.2026 11:08:18 PM UTC

Updated 11.4.2026 8:52:30 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for October 22, 2026 - October 29, 2026.

Updated 10.30.2026 9:58:01 PM UTC

1. Approve the World AIDS Day Flag Raising scheduled on December 1, 2026, Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled for December 1-2, 2026, and special use of the Rotunda for December 1, 2026, 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 November 17, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.30.2026 10:20:36 PM UTC

Approve the proposed 2026-2027/2027-2028 City Budget Calendar as presented in Attachment A and the schedule for City Council Budget Study Sessions for the 2027-2028 Preliminary General Fund Forecast and Budget Priorities, 2027-2028 Operating Budget, 2027-2029 Biennial Capital Budget, and 2027-2028 Fees and Charges Report as presented in Attachment B and explained in this memorandum.

Updated 10.30.2026 10:05:00 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: A. Approving a 2.5% merit increase for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor retroactively effective to July 1, 2026, and granting an additional forty (40) hours of executive leave to each of these Council Appointees for the payroll calendar year 2027. B. Place this item on the November 10, 2026 Council Agenda for Action.

Updated 10.30.2026 10:22:10 PM UTC

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Updated 10.29.2026 11:22:06 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement increasing the maximum compensation for the Master Service Agreement with SCI Consulting Group to $2,146,500 from $1,000,000. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Storm Sewer Operating Fund: (1) Decrease the Polychlorinated Biphenyls Settlement Reserve by $1,146,500; and (2) Increase the Non/Personal Equipment Appropriation to the Environmental Services Department by $1,146,500. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) Resulting in No Physical Changes to the Environment. (Environmental Services/City Manager)

Updated 10.30.2026 9:07:03 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Torch Relay Agreement between the City of San José and the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028; and (b) Directing the Administration to bring forward an alternative proposal for City Council consideration to cover costs if fundraising efforts do not generate sufficient funds, including any necessary budget actions. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary special events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 10.28.2026 5:49:08 PM UTC

[PLACEHOLDER] (City Clerk)

Updated 10.21.2026 6:33:27 PM UTC

[PLACEHOLDER]. (City Clerk)

Updated 11.3.2026 6:23:20 PM UTC

Accept the following reports: (a) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Annual Fee Report 2025; and (b) Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Annual Fee Report 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memorandums that involve no approvals of any City action. (Retirement Services)

Updated 11.3.2026 6:30:41 PM UTC

(a) Accept the status report describing the scope of review and timeline to assess the impact and develop land use regulations to mitigate the impacts of detention and custodial facilities. (b) Adopt an interim ordinance implementing a temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of all applications for establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facilities on private and public property, to the extent permitted under state and federal law, with certain exemptions and setting forth the facts constituting such temporary moratorium. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)

Updated 11.2.2026 5:02:19 PM UTC

Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate City Attorney Susana Alcala Wood as the City’s representative to attend the Public Rights Project’s 2026 Strategy Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from December 9 to December 10, 2026. Source of Funds: the Public Rights Project and the General Fund/City Attorney’s Non-Personal/Equipment Appropriation. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)

Updated 10.20.2026 7:54:23 PM UTC

Approve a settlement in the case of Kao et al. v. City of San Jose et al., Santa Clara County Sup. Ct., case no. 25CV465773, in the amount of $400,000.00 and authorize the City Attorney to execute a Settlement Agreement. CEQA: Not a Project; File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Attorney)

Updated 10.22.2026 7:05:23 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 14, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.22.2026 11:03:41 PM UTC

(a) Joint Special City Council/Santa Clara Valley Water Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.22.2026 11:03:41 PM UTC

Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: (a) Federated Retirement Board: (1) Appoint Julia Cooper as the Retiree Representative to the Board of Administration for the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System to an unexpired term ending November 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

Updated 10.28.2026 9:55:18 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 28, 2028, approve the appointment of Ina “Enny” Kouzmenko as the representative nominated by the group of employees designated as American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101 to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee for the remainder of a four-year term, ending on March 1, 2030. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources) [Rules Committee referral 10/28/2026 - Item B.3]

Updated 10.30.2026 9:20:12 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 28, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Backpack Giveaway Event at Katherine Smith Elementary School scheduled on August 14, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Coffee with a Cop event at Katherine Smith Elementary School scheduled on August 20, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages event scheduled on September 18, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Evergreen Elementary Fall Festival scheduled on October 23, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Millbrook Trunk or Treat event scheduled on October 23, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Fall Family Festival at Lake Cunningham scheduled on October 24, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the Holly Oak Harvest Festival scheduled on October 29, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Halloween at Fire Station 31 event scheduled on October 31, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) 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. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 10/28/2026 - Item B.4]

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Updated 10.27.2026 4:20:19 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to: (1) Negotiate and execute agreements, and any amendments or modifications thereto, with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County to reimburse eligible costs, including acquisition costs, associated with the development of the Blossom Valley Family Center at 399 Blossom Hill Road, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 of the Multi-Source Housing Fund; and (2) Negotiate and execute, including retroactively, all grant documents and agreements necessary to accept and implement the $500,000 Economic Development Initiative - Community Project Funding grant. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund: (1) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $500,000; and (2) Increase the Community Project Funding Grant appropriation to the Housing Department by $500,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 2. (Housing/City Manager)

Updated 10.29.2026 10:27:59 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a funding agreement with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority for the reimbursement of work for the 2010 Measure B Countywide Program Vehicle Registration Fee Grant for the San José Arterial Management - Adaptive Traffic Control System Deployment project, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, and to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the funding agreement. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities (Transportation)

Updated 10.30.2026 10:10:28 PM UTC

(a) Accept report on El Niño preparedness and response completed at the bequest of City Councilmembers during the Joint City Council and Valley Water Board of Directors Meeting on October 13, 2026. Valley Water Board members likewise directed Valley Water staff to support the City effort and collaborate. (b) Adopt a resolution proclaiming a Local Emergency pursuant to Chapter 8.08 of the San José Municipal Code ahead of the predicted and unprecedented El Nino storms to align with the State Declaration of Emergency, and to organize City resources to prepare, mitigate, respond and recover from the anticipated impacts from the storm season. CEQA: Statutory Exempt, Section 15269(c), Emergency Projects undertaken for specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. (City Manager/Environmental Services)

Updated 11.4.2026 8:45:22 PM UTC

Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution: (a) Approving the report of the Director of Public Works setting forth the facts justifying the conditional vacation of a portion of Orchard Parkway, from Orchard Place to Component Drive, and Orchard Place (formerly Atmel Way), in its entirety, (Subject Portions) with reservation of a public service easement over the vacated area; (b) Conditionally vacating the Subject Portions, which, after the satisfaction of specific conditions, will be unnecessary for present or prospective public use with the reservation of a public service easement; and (c) After satisfaction with the conditions, directing the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the resolution of vacation with the Office of the Recorder, County of Santa Clara. CEQA: Addendum to the North San José Development Policies Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72768), Envision San José 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76042), and BEA Development Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72169), File No. ER26-132. Council District 4. (Public Works)

Updated 10.30.2026 10:29:01 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing a forgivable loan to First Community Housing in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to fund financial and operational due diligence and advisory services to be provided by a third-party consultant, approved by the City, through June 30, 2027, and authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute all documents necessary to implement the forgivable loan, including terms of forgiveness; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with First Community Housing to establish the parties’ respective responsibilities and coordinated actions relating to the First Community Housing portfolio and the City’s interests, including amendments and related documents as necessary to implement the Memorandum of Understanding. (b) Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing an increase of $1,500,000 in Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds to the existing City Council-approved construction-permanent loan commitment to Curtner Studios, L.P., a California limited partnership and affiliate of First Community Housing, for the Curtner Studios Development located at 710 Curtner Avenue, increasing the total loan commitment from $5,042,845 to $6,542,845 to support the stabilization and operation of the Curtner Studios Development; and (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute amendments to the City’s existing agreements relating to Curtner Studios Development, as necessary to implement the increased loan commitment and support the stabilization and operation of the Curtner Studios Development. (c) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $3,000,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $3,000,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 6. (Housing/City Manager)

Updated 10.30.2026 9:36:33 PM UTC

(1) Adopt a resolution designating 231 Jackson Street (Kogura Company Building) as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 231 Jackson Street between the City of San José and property owners Richard Kogura, Cindy Kogura, and Carolyn Kogura. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (4-0- Kogura recusing and Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.a.). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.28.2026 7:00:16 PM UTC

(1) Adopt a resolution designating 605 North 6th Street (Kow Kee Sixplex ) as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 605 North 6th Street between the City of San José and property owners Richard Kogura, Cindy Kogura, and Carolyn Kogura. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (4-0-1-1, Kogura recusing and Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.b.). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 11.4.2026 7:10:19 PM UTC

(1) Adopt a resolution designating 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street as a City Landmark of special historical, architectural, cultural, aesthetic, or engineering interest or value of a historic nature. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 495-497 North 13th Street and 580-584 East Empire Street between the City of San José and property owner Lawrence M. Camuso Trust. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (5-0-1, Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.c.). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.28.2026 7:01:49 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving the Historical Property (Mills Act) Contract for 233 West Santa Clara Street (Hotel De Anza) between the City of San José and property owner 233 W Santa Clara LLC. CEQA: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15331 for Historical Resources and Rehabilitation. Historic Landmarks Commission recommended approval (5-0-1, Commissioner Camuso absent) on October 7, 2026 (Item 3.d.) Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.30.2026 4:51:16 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution approving the Addendum to the North San José Development Policies Program Environmental Impact Report, Envision San José 2040 General Plan Program Environmental Impact Report, and BEA Development Project Environmental Impact Report for the Orchard Parkway Development Agreement Amendment and Street Vacation project, and the related Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended.; and (b) Approve an ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Apple Inc. CEQA: Addendum to the North San José Development Policies Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72768), Envision San José 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76042), and BEA Development Project Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 72169), File No. ER26-132. Council District 4. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement).

Updated 11.4.2026 8:42:38 PM UTC

Conduct a public hearing and take the following actions relating to annexing Annexation Area No. 4 into Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill): (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the results of the special election; (2) Contingent upon two-thirds qualified voter approval, determining that Annexation Area No. 4 is annexed to Community Facilities District No. 8; and (3) Directing the City Clerk to record a notice of special tax lien. (b) Adopt an ordinance levying special taxes within Annexation Area No. 4 to Community Facilities District No. 8. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Communications Hill 2 Project Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (Resolution No. 77172), and addenda thereto. The Project does not involve new significant impacts beyond those analyzed in the above EIR. Council District 7. (Public Works)

Updated 10.28.2026 6:56:17 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 28, 2026, accept the City Council Referral Annual Report. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 10/28/2026- Item C.1]

Updated 11.4.2026 8:22:10 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31362 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Parts of Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code: (1) Parts 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9 to Standardize and Consolidate Solid Waste Requirements; (2) Part 13 to Incorporate Applicable Requirements Established by Senate Bill 1053 and Provisions of the California Public Resources Code Pertaining to Recycled Paper Carry-Out Bags and Other Requirements for Retail Establishments; (3) Part 15 Relating to the Construction and Demolition Diversion Program to Align with Construction and Demolition Industry and State Standards; and (4) to Make Other Technical, Non-Substantive, or Formatting Changes within the Same Parts. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2026 - Item 6.1(a) (26-1115)] (a) Ordinance No. 31363 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Part 1 of Chapter 15.10 and Adding a New Part to Chapter 15.10 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Potable Water Waste Prevention. [Passed for Publication on 10/28/2026 - Item 6.2 (26-1116)]

Updated 11.4.2026 8:21:59 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 11.4.2026 8:21:59 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 28, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 11.4.2026 8:22:10 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 4, 2026, adopt a resolution approving a 2.5% merit increase for the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and City Auditor retroactively effective to July 1, 2026, and granting an additional forty (40) hours of executive leave to each of these Council Appointees for the payroll calendar year 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 11/4/2026 - Item C.1]

Updated 11.4.2026 9:36:12 PM UTC

1. Internal Controls for Automatic License Plate Readers. (Mayor, Foley, Candelas, and Casey) a. Direct the City Manager to: 1. Strengthen departmental and Citywide policies and explore technological controls that prohibit access of any law enforcement database such as Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from personally owned devices. 2. Coordinate with San José Police Department (SJPD) and the Information Technology Department to strengthen audits of individual user inquiries, including increasing frequency and number of user-level audits with annual reporting to the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee, to identify: a. Access without legitimate law enforcement purpose. b. Suspicious search activity. c. Violations of City of San José ALPR Policy. 3. Pursue State legislation establishing criminal penalties for unauthorized access or improper information sharing, including potential amendments to Penal Code 13302 and Penal Code 502. 4. Report unauthorized disclosure or data leaks of ALPR data via information memo. 2. Automated License Plate Reader Data Access and Safeguards. (Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, and Mulcahy) a. Direct the City Attorney, in coordination with the City Manager, to develop and present to City Council a draft ordinance defining and prohibiting the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data, including potential civil and criminal penalties for violations thereof, and, to the extent legally permissible, authorizing a private right of action against individuals responsible for such violations for individuals harmed by the unauthorized disclosure or misuse of ALPR data, with appropriate safeguards and enforcement considerations. b. Direct the City Manager to: 1. Prohibit access to ALPR systems and data through personal devices; 2. Restrict off-duty access to ALPR systems except for defined law enforcement purposes; and 3. Incorporate said prohibitions and restrictions into applicable City and Police Department policies and procedures. c. Direct the City Manager to evaluate additional authentication, access control, and auditing safeguards for ALPR systems, including: multi-factor authentication and automated tools to identify potentially unauthorized access or use, and to return to City Council with implementation options, associated costs, and any facilitating policy changes. d. Direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), Information Technology Department (ITD), and San José Police Department (SJPD) to explore developing a process that enables the IPA to act as an independent auditor for ALPR practices, within the scope of the IPA's role under the charter. The IPA, ITD, and SJPD should establish and return to City Council with the audit methodology, scope, frequency, and procedures, with appropriate safeguards. [Referred from 9/30/26 - Item C.2 (ROGC 26-349) and Item C.3 (ROGC 26-345)]

Updated 10.28.2026 4:00:28 PM UTC

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Receive and file the Public Record for October 8, 2026 - October 22, 2026.

Updated 10.23.2026 9:56:04 PM UTC

Set a City Council Study Session entitled Improving Affordability for San José Residents for Monday, November 16, 2026, from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers and approve the Study Session agenda.

Updated 10.23.2026 9:56:04 PM UTC

(a) Approve the appointment of Ina “Enny” Kouzmenko as the representative nominated by the group of employees designated as American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 101 to the Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee for the remainder of a four-year term, ending on March 1, 2030. (b) Place the item on the November 3, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.23.2026 9:56:04 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the Backpack Giveaway Event at Katherine Smith Elementary School scheduled on August 14, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Coffee with a Cop event at Katherine Smith Elementary School scheduled on August 20, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve the Music in the Villages event scheduled on September 18, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Retroactively approve the Evergreen Elementary Fall Festival scheduled on October 23, 2026, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 5. Retroactively approve the Millbrook Trunk or Treat event scheduled on October 23, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 6. Retroactively approve the Fall Family Festival at Lake Cunningham scheduled on October 24, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 7. Retroactively approve the Holly Oak Harvest Festival scheduled on October 29, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 8. Retroactively approve the Halloween at Fire Station 31 event scheduled on October 31, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 9. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. 10. Place the item on the November 3, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 10.23.2026 9:56:04 PM UTC

(a) Accept the City Council Referral Annual Report. (b) Cross-reference the report to the November 10, 2026, City Council meeting for full adoption.

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Updated 10.13.2026 9:55:43 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Sixth Amendment to the Concession Agreement between the City of San José and ALCLEAR, LLC to add CLEAR Concierge services at the San José Mineta International Airport. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:55:53 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Agreement for Internet Protocol Television Support and Maintenance Services with Universal Protection Security Systems, LP (Santa Ana, CA) to adjust the rates of compensation and add two additional one-year options to extend the Agreement through October 31, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Exercise up to two additional one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement ending on or about October 31, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport/Finance)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:55:58 PM UTC

(a) Adopt an ordinance ratifying final 2025-2026 expenditures in various appropriations as detailed in the staff report. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Fire appropriation to the Fire Department by $310,379; (2) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $89,021; (3) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Police appropriation to the Police Department by $310,379; and (4) Decrease the Workers’ Compensation Claims - Other Departments appropriation to the Human Resources Department by $89,021. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: Parks Purposes Central Fund: (1) Increase the Construction and Conveyance Tax revenue estimate by $142,348; (2) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 1 by $10,560; (3) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 2 by $8,922; (4) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 3 by $6,914; (5) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 4 by $5,501; (6) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 5 by $9,262; (7) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 6 by $5,407; (8) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 7 by $9,531; (9) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 8 by $8,654; (10) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 9 by $8,306; (11) Increase the Needs-Based Allocation Transfer to District 10 by $6,842; (12) Increase the Transfer to the Parks City-Wide Construction and Conveyance Tax Fund appropriation by $40,947; and (13) Increase the Transfer to the General Fund - Parks Eligible Maintenance Costs appropriation by $21,502. (d) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Water Utility Fund: (1) Increase the Workers’ Compensation Claims appropriation to the Human Resources Department by $22,884; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $22,884. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:56:03 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement to allow the San José Fire Department to accept the possession of three additional California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) fire apparatus and equipment with a total approximate value of $1,062,000 for an estimated term of 10 years. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Fire)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:56:07 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee to negotiate and execute a grant agreement and all documents necessary to implement the agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the operation of the Overnight Warming Locations Program at the Roosevelt Community Center, located at 901 E. Santa Clara St., San José, CA 95116, and at the Cambrian Branch Library, located at 1780 Hillsdale Ave., San José, CA 95124, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, effective retroactive to the period of October 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER26-145, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15269 Emergency Projects and 15301 Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3 and 9. (Housing)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:56:12 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution accepting a $3,959,448 grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety to start the Accountability, Resilience, and Connection Program. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department or his designee to negotiate and execute agreements, and all other necessary and/or ancillary documents required for the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety grant, in the amount not to exceed $3,959,448, from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031. (c) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the General Fund: (1) Increase Revenue from State of California by $761,000; and (2) Establish the Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program - PRNS City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $761,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:56:18 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10242 - PARK: Elia Park Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, QLM, Inc., in the amount of $2,767,903; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $276,790. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER21-153, CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Council District 7. (Public Works)

Updated 10.23.2026 5:32:55 PM UTC

As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on October 5, 2026, accept the audit report on vehicle abatement. 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) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/5/2026 - Item (d)1]

Updated 10.27.2026 6:04:44 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Municipal Employees’ Federation, AFSCME, Local 101 (MEF) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with those terms. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)

Updated 10.13.2026 9:56:32 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the City and the Association of Engineers and Architects, IFPTE, Local 21 (AEA), the Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (AMSP), and the City Association of Management Personnel, IFPTE, Local 21 (CAMP) for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, and authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with those terms. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Manager)

Updated 10.17.2026 12:04:53 AM UTC

(a) Approve an ordinance amending the following Parts of Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code: (1) Parts 1, 2, 3, 7, and 9 to standardize and consolidate solid waste requirements; (2) Part 13 to incorporate applicable requirements established by Senate Bill 1053 and provisions of the California Public Resources Code pertaining to recycled paper carry-out bags and other requirements for retail establishments; (3) Part 15 relating to the construction and demolition diversion program to align with construction and demolition industry and state standards; and (4) To make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within the same Parts. (b) Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to revise existing fines for violations of Sections 9.10.430 and 9.10.2020 of Chapter 9.10 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code (Solid Waste Management) and repealing Resolution No. RES2025-403. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Environmental Services)

Updated 10.22.2026 7:07:34 PM UTC

Approve an ordinance amending Part 1 of Chapter 15.10 and adding a new Part 5 to Chapter 15.10 of Title 15 of the San José Municipal Code to implement Assembly Bill 1572, including a phased prohibition on the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on specified commercial, industrial, institutional, homeowners’ association, common interest development, community service organization, local government, public agency, and public water system properties. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Environmental Services)

Updated 10.26.2026 5:15:40 PM UTC

(a) Pursuant to Council Policy 0-1, Council Policy Manual, waive the sponsorship and contribution renaming criteria listed in Section III of City Council Policy 7-5, Naming of City Owned Land and Facilities, to enable the renaming of Plaza de César Chávez. (b) Rename the “Plaza de César Chávez” to “Plaza de San José” based on the results of the community engagement process and conformance with City policy. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making results in no changes to the physical environment. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 10.29.2026 4:44:36 PM UTC

Approve revising the use of funds for the Parkmoor Community Apartments located at 1510-1540 Parkmoor Avenue from construction hard costs to paying down the Capital One Bank Construction Loan. CEQA: Exempt, File No. ER20-109, Parkmoor Community Apartments, Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4. Council District 6. (Housing)

Updated 10.26.2026 9:37:26 PM UTC

Accept the Arts Commission Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 10.17.2026 12:28:48 AM UTC

Accept the Housing and Community Development Commission Annual Accomplishments Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Housing )

Updated 10.16.2026 5:47:50 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.26.2026 4:57:06 PM UTC

Accept the status report on the update to Council Policy 6-30, Public Outreach Policy for Pending Land Use and Development Proposals. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.22.2026 10:27:07 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.23.2026 11:57:31 PM UTC

Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.6.2026 7:18:29 PM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 23, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

Updated 10.15.2026 4:52:37 PM UTC

Updated 10.6.2026 7:17:59 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.8.2026 11:52:49 PM UTC

(a) Accept the 2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report in compliance with City Charter Section 701 (F). (b) Approve the following position changes in the Public Works Department: (1) Delete 1.0 Division Manager; and (2) Add 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker. (c) Approve the following position changes in the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department: (1) Add 1.0 Division Manager; and (2) Delete 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker. (d) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various operating and capital funds to implement the 2025-2026 Annual Report recommendations, as detailed in Section IV (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up/Rebudget Actions). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of any City actions, and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism of Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)

Updated 10.19.2026 10:21:41 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.9.2026 8:42:23 PM UTC

(a) Accept the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report. (b) Accept the San José Police Department’s response to the recommendations contained in the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Independent Police Auditor)

Updated 10.20.2026 4:20:47 PM UTC

(a) Adopt one of the following work plans, for the period through December 2027: (1) The current proposed prioritization of the Citywide Planning work plan based on existing City Council direction; or (2) Reconsider past direction and adopt Alternative 1 Single Density for Missing Middle; or (3) Adopt Alternative 2 Council Priorities Emphasis. (b) Direct staff to return in November 2028 to prioritize the Citywide Planning work plan through the next 18-month period. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 10.22.2026 3:47:34 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.6.2026 7:18:54 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.14.2026 1:22:03 AM UTC

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

Updated 10.20.2026 10:20:38 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.17.2026 1:01:35 AM UTC

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

Updated 10.7.2026 6:36:36 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.7.2026 8:16:30 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 7, 2026: (a) Approve the proclamation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day scheduled on October 20, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the Taiwanese Flag Raising scheduled on October 23, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Approve the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from October 20-26, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz) [Rules Committee referral 10/20/2026 - Item B.4]

Updated 10.7.2026 8:38:06 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 14, 2026, approve a grant to the Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation to support their Enterprise Leadership Conference in the amount of $2,500. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 10/14/2026 - Item B.2]

Updated 10.14.2026 11:07:10 PM UTC

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

Updated 10.16.2026 11:53:25 PM UTC