City Council21 matters
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportCost of Special Events Audit Report. - DEFERRED
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the report on the audit of security or other costs of special events. 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) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)1]
Attachments
- Presentation, 6/16/25, CEDOpen Presentation, 6/16/25, CED
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic Development2026 Major Events Status Report. - DEFERRED
As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the status report on planning to facilitate marketing, sponsorships, local special events, and other activities for the 2026 destination sports events. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Manager) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)2] DEFERRED TO 8/26/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION
Attachments
- Presentation, 6/16/25, CEDOpen Presentation, 6/16/25, CED
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyPublic SafetyCardroom Regulation Fee.
(a) Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No 72737, as amended) to reduce the annual Cardroom Regulation Fee to $857,216 per Cardroom per year. (b) Approve the elimination of the following positions in the Police Department, effective August 31, 2025: (1) Delete 1.0 Senior Auditor; and (2) Delete 1.0 Staff Specialist. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police/City Manager)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Cohen, Mulcahy & Casey, 8/15/25Open Memorandum from Mayor, Foley, Cohen, Mulcahy & Casey, 8/15/25
- Agenda ReadyPublic SafetyReinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit. - DEFERRED
(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)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaPDC23-104, PD23-016, T23-016, and ER23-176 - Planned Development Zoning District, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit for a Property Located at 639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street.
(1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin Expansion Project and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (2) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.17-gross-acre site located at 639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street from the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District and the R-M Multiple Residence District to the PQP(PD) Planned Development Zoning District (APNS 249-41-075, -009, -022 through -025). (3) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to combine six existing parcels into one approximately 1.17-gross-acre parcel. (4) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of one new two-story, approximately 10,720-square-foot church education building containing alternating uses of a religious school, preschool, language school, and a privately-operated community center, including outdoor uses approximately 50 feet from a residentially-zoned property, and an approximately 1,950-square-foot auxiliary building through the demolition of an approximately 3,563-square-foot church education building and four single-family houses and one accessory building and the removal of six trees (two ordinance-size and four non-ordinance-size) on an approximately 1.17-gross-acre site. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin Expansion Project (ER23-176). Planning Commission recommends approval (9-0-1, Young absent) (Item 5.a on the 7/9/2025 Planning Commission agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments
- (4) ResolutionOpen (4) Resolution
- (1) ResolutionOpen (1) Resolution
- (2) OrdinanceOpen (2) Ordinance
- (3) ResolutionOpen (3) Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaBiennial Peer Review of the City Auditor’s Office.
Approve the Agreement with the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) to perform an audit of the City Auditor's Office for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, pursuant to the peer review guidelines of ALGA, in exchange for reimbursement of expenses for the audit team and the provision of reciprocal audit services by the City Auditor's Office. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Auditor)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- AgreementOpen Agreement
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaSan José Municipal Water System’s Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project.
Approve San José Municipal Water System Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, Feasibility and Planning Studies; CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. (Environmental Services)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAgreement with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. for an Environmental Enforcement Data Management System.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement for an environmental enforcement data management system with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. (Brunswick, New Jersey) for an initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025, and ending on or about August 24, 2028, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $801,895, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments, as required, for any unanticipated changes during the initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025, and ending on or about August 24, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; (c) Approve a contingency amount of $98,105 for unanticipated changes during the initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025, and ending on or about August 24, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (d) Exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through August 24, 2032, 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)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from TPAC, 8/14/25Open Letter from TPAC, 8/14/25
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendments to the Master Agreements with CTE Cal, Inc. and Professional Service Industries, Inc. for Special Inspection Services for Various City Projects.
Approve the Second Amendments to the master agreements with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (CPMS Contract No. 9468-C) and CTE Cal, Inc. (CPMS Contract No. 9468-B) for special inspection consultant services for City-funded projects to: (1) extend the term from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2027, with no increases to the maximum compensation; and (2) revise hourly rates for special inspections to align with prevailing wage increases. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Public Works)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaReport on Bids and Award of Contract for 10582: SJC On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project.
Report on bids and award of a contract for 10582 - SJC On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project for minor capital improvement projects at the San José Mineta International Airport to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction for a maximum not to exceed amount of $3,000,000 for a duration of three years. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-279. (Public Works/Airport)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaActions Related to the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
(a) Adopt a resolution approving the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Report recommending sanitary sewer capacity improvement projects to meet the City’s sanitary sewer level of service policy, Envision San José 2040 General Plan growth projections, and the California State Water Resources Control Board’s General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems. (b) Adopt a resolution approving an Addendum to Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. CEQA: Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), File No. ER22-287. (Public Works)
Attachments
- (b) ResolutionOpen (b) Resolution
- AttachmentOpen Attachment
- (a) ResolutionOpen (a) Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendments to Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code to Streamline Procurement Processes.
Approve an ordinance to amend the following sections of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code: (a) Section 27.06.050 to streamline the informal Request for Quotes process; (b) Section 27.06.070 to clarify the process for procuring an on-call contract; (c) Section 27.06.080 to raise the micro contract threshold; (d) Sections 27.10.260, 27.10.370, and Section 27.10.380 to streamline the protest process; (e) Section 27.10.450 to correct a clerical error; (f) Section 27.10.560 to increase the Director’s signature authority and correct a clerical error; (g) Section 27.14.040 to add another process for procuring design-build contracts to reflect a change to the California Public Contract Code; and (h) Chapter 27.14 to specify that the City may conduct confidential meetings during the design-build procurement process. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Public Works)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaActions Related to the 10362 - 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project.
Approve a $35,000 increase to the construction contingency amount of $483,280 for a revised total contingency amount of $518,280 for the 10362 - 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaCost Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara County.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for pavement maintenance improvements on Camden Avenue, Canon Vista Avenue, Ginger Avenue, Leigh Avenue, and Woodard Road in the amount of $826,137 and $15,075. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 4, 6, and 9. (Transportation)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyClosed Session Agenda
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council MinutesApproval of City Council Minutes.
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025. (e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025. (f) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2024. (g) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2024. (h) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2024. (i) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2025. (j) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025. (k) City Council Joint Special Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2025. (l) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2025. (m) City Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of June 24, 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.
Attachments
- (j) 03/28/2024 CC SS MinutesOpen (j) 03/28/2024 CC SS Minutes
- (k) 05/09/2024 CC SS MinutesOpen (k) 05/09/2024 CC SS Minutes
- (l) 05/15/2024 CC SS MinutesOpen (l) 05/15/2024 CC SS Minutes
- (b) 09/17/2024 CC MinutesOpen (b) 09/17/2024 CC Minutes
- (c) 12/17/2024 CC MinutesOpen (c) 12/17/2024 CC Minutes
- (r) 01/24/2025 CC Joint Special MinutesOpen (r) 01/24/2025 CC Joint Special Minutes
- (e) 02/04/2025 CC MinutesOpen (e) 02/04/2025 CC Minutes
- (f) 03/04/2025 CC MinutesOpen (f) 03/04/2025 CC Minutes
- (s) 03/21/2025 CC Special MinutesOpen (s) 03/21/2025 CC Special Minutes
- (p) 05/07/2025 CC SS MinutesOpen (p) 05/07/2025 CC SS Minutes
- (q) 05/12/2025 CC SS MinutesOpen (q) 05/12/2025 CC SS Minutes
- (t) 06/24/2025 CC Special CS MinutesOpen (t) 06/24/2025 CC Special CS Minutes
- (a) 02/06/2024 CC MinutesOpen (a) 02/06/2024 CC Minutes
- (n) 02/11/2025 CC SS MinutesOpen (n) 02/11/2025 CC SS Minutes
- (o) 04/03/2025 CC SS MinutesOpen (o) 04/03/2025 CC SS Minutes
- (i) 04/08/2025 CC MinutesOpen (i) 04/08/2025 CC Minutes
- (g) 03/11/2025 CC MinutesOpen (g) 03/11/2025 CC Minutes
- (h) 03/25/2025 CC MinutesOpen (h) 03/25/2025 CC Minutes
- (m) 01/31/2025 CC SS MinutesOpen (m) 01/31/2025 CC SS Minutes
- (d) 02/11/2025 CC MinutesOpen (d) 02/11/2025 CC Minutes
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council Committee MinutesApproval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 8, 2025. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 15, 2025. (c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 22, 2025. (d) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 12, 2025. (e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 19, 2025. (f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 5, 2025. (g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 12, 2025 (h) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 19, 2025 (i) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 26, 2025 (j) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 2, 2025 (k) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 9, 2025 (l) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 30, 2025 (m) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 7, 2025 (n) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of June 4, 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.
Attachments
- (d) 02/12/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (d) 02/12/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (e) 02/19/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (e) 02/19/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (f) 03/05/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (f) 03/05/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (g) 03/12/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (g) 03/12/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (h) 03/19/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (h) 03/19/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (i) 03/26/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (i) 03/26/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (j) 04/02/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (j) 04/02/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (k) 04/09/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (k) 04/09/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (l) 04/30/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (l) 04/30/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (m) 05/07/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (m) 05/07/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (n) 06/04/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (n) 06/04/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (a) 01/08/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (a) 01/08/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (b) 01/15/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (b) 01/15/2025 ROGC Minutes
- (c) 01/22/2025 ROGC MinutesOpen (c) 01/22/2025 ROGC Minutes
- Agenda ReadyMayor & Council Excused Absence RequestMayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meeting of City Council on June 17, 2025 due to illness. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyJoint Meeting Agenda
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaBoards and Commissions Appointment.
Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Jose Villarreal for term ending June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 8/13/2025 - Item A.1.a]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Memorandum - Conflicts of InterestOpen Memorandum - Conflicts of Interest
- ApplicationsOpen Applications
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta - Reproductive Rights and Local Enforcement Authority.
Authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief being drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) in support of appellee/defendant Attorney General Bonta’s Motion to Dismiss highlighting the importance of local enforcement authority for consumer and public health, Case No. No. 25-3828 (9th Circuit). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010 City Organizational & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum