Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole8 matters
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and ApprovalsAutomated License Plate Readers.
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)]
Attachments
- Letters from the Public - 1 of 2Open Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
- Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Candelas, and CaseyOpen Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Candelas, and Casey
- Memorandum from Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, and MulcahyOpen Memorandum from Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, and Mulcahy
- Workload AnalysisOpen Workload Analysis
- Letters from the Public - 2 of 2Open Letters from the Public - 2 of 2
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals ConsentReview November 3, 2026 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)
Attachments
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- AgendaOpen Agenda
- Add SheetOpen Add Sheet
- Agenda ReadyReview Draft AgendaReview November 10, 2026 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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- AgendaOpen Agenda
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals ConsentThe Public Record for October 8, 2026 - October 22, 2026. (City Clerk)
Receive and file the Public Record for October 8, 2026 - October 22, 2026.
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- The Public RecordOpen The Public Record
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals ConsentImproving Affordability for San José Residents Study Session. (City Manager)
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.
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals ConsentDeferred Compensation Advisory Committee Appointment. (Human Resources)
(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.
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals ConsentRetroactive Approval of Various Special Events Sponsored by Council District 8 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Candelas)
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.
Attachments
- Memorandum from CandelasOpen Memorandum from Candelas
- Agenda ReadyRules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and ApprovalsAnnual City Council Referral Status Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (City Manager)
(a) Accept the City Council Referral Annual Report. (b) Cross-reference the report to the November 10, 2026, City Council meeting for full adoption.
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letters from the Public - 1 of 2Open Letters from the Public - 1 of 2
- Letters from the Public - 2 of 2Open Letters from the Public - 2 of 2