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Accept the Bi-Monthly Financial Report on actual revenues and expenditures as compared to the 2025-2026 Budget for the eight months ending February 2026. (City Manager – Budget/Finance)

Updated 4.9.2026 5:25:35 PM UTC

Accept the status report on projects managed by the Project Management Office, the Information Technology Department’s Strategic Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and other current and planned activities. (Information Technology)

Updated 3.5.2026 10:31:50 PM UTC

a) Accept the follow-up report to the 2021 Police Staffing, Expenditures, and Workload audit report. b) Cross-reference the report to the April 28, 2026 City Council meeting. (City Auditor)

Updated 4.14.2026 7:35:31 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on Fire Department call volumes and emergency response times performance metrics. (Fire)

Updated 4.13.2026 9:44:55 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on Fire Department sworn personnel staffing, recruitment, and hiring activity, and bilingual services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Fire)

Updated 4.9.2026 5:21:37 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds designated as “City of San José Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Berryessa TOD), Series 2026A” (the 2026A Bonds) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $82,584,672; (b) Approving the loan of the bond proceeds to Berryessa Affordable Housing, L.P., in order to finance the construction and development of a 195-unit multifamily development currently known as Berryessa TOD, located at 1565 Mabury Road; (c) Approving substantially final forms of the Transaction Documents (as defined herein); and (d) Authorizing and directing the City Manager, Director of Housing, Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance, Deputy Director of Finance - Debt and Treasury Management or their designees, to negotiate, execute and deliver the Transaction Documents together with any and all documents necessary to execute and deliver the Bonds, complete the transaction and implement this resolution, and ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the 2026A Bonds. CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 4. (Finance/Housing)

Updated 4.3.2026 11:53:35 PM UTC

Approve a Master Consultant Agreement with Brown and Caldwell to provide Owner’s Advisor services for the 10063 - Aeration Basin Modifications Phase 1 Project at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility from the date of execution through June 30, 2034 in a total amount not to exceed $18,900,000, 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. (Environmental Services)

Updated 4.8.2026 4:17:55 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with the Santa Clara County Housing Authority to provide funding for up to 89 interim housing units and supportive services for project-based Section 8 voucher holders residing at the Arena Hotel, effective May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, with a maximum amount of $2,314,000; and (b) Include two extension options that are equivalent to three years of funding, for a total not‑to‑exceed amount of $6,408,000: (1) Full one‑year extension from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, and (2) Eleven-month extension from July 1, 2028, through May 31, 2029. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, Public Health and Safety Code Section 50675.1.4, Homekey Round 2 Program - Arena Hotel, File No. ER21-159. Council District 6. (Housing)

Updated 4.8.2026 6:00:13 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 23,255-square-foot grocery store (Grocery Outlet) on an approximately 3.18-gross-acre site. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 4.8.2026 6:42:26 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution, as the Board of Commissioners of the City of San José Housing Authority: (a) Certifying that the Santa Clara County Housing Authority’s Moving to Work Annual Plan for the federal Fiscal Year 2027 is, as drafted, consistent with the direction of the City of San José’s Consolidated Plan and compliant with federal requirements; and (b) Authorizing the Executive Director of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and the Chair of the Santa Clara County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to execute documents required in connection with the federal Fiscal Year 2027 Moving to Work Annual Plan submittal in the name of the City of San José Housing Authority. 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. (Housing)

Updated 4.13.2026 11:48:36 PM UTC

Updated 4.9.2026 11:32:19 PM UTC

(a) Approve the First Amendment to the 9438-2 Master Consultant Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. (b) Approve the Second Amendment to the 9438-3 Master Consultant Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc., extending the term from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

Approve a $24,200 increase to the construction contingency amount of $18,000 for a revised total contingency amount of $42,200 for the 10106 - South Bay Water Recycling Pump Station 5 Bypass Project Rebid. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 3. (Environmental Services)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency and the City of San José for Burrowing Owl Habitat management at the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility to increase the term for an additional period of five years from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 4. (Environmental Services)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Declaring that certain 4,021 square foot lot of City-owned vacant land with a net usable area of 3,121 square feet (with the remainder to be reserved to the City of San José for its continued use as right-of-way) set on the southwest side of Sherlock Drive, between 2715 and 2721 Sherlock Drive, and more particularly described and depicted in EXHIBIT “A” and as APN 499-26-003 Parcel A, to be “surplus real property” pursuant to San José Municipal Code Sect. 4.20.010(L) and “exempt surplus land” under California Government Code §54221(f)(1)(B), as the subject property is less than a half-acre, and §54221(f)(1)(E), as the property is a former street or roadway and is being conveyed to an abutting owner, and the property is surplus to the needs of the City and is not necessary for the City’s use and is exempt from affordability requirements of the Surplus Lands Act, and making the requisite findings based on the staff memorandum. (b) Making the further findings that this property is not: (1) Within a coastal zone; (2) Adjacent to a historical unit of the State Parks System; (3) Within the Lake Tahoe region as defined in Section 66905.5; and (4) Listed on or determined by the State Office of Historic Preservation to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. (c) Directing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement and quitclaim deed, and all other necessary documents to effectuate the transfer and sale of APN 499-26-003 Parcel A, with a City reservation over the 900 square feet contained within the existing City right of way, to Thanh Tung Huu Nguyen from the City of San José, for the consideration of $55,000, pursuant to San José Municipal Code Section 4.20.030 and in accordance with Council Policy No. 7-13. CEQA: Categorically Exempt under CEQA: File No. ER26-040, CEQA Guidelines Section 15312, Surplus Government Property Sales. Council District 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 4.3.2026 8:41:58 PM UTC

Approve a Grant Agreement with Infinera Corporation in the amount of $100,000 to support the modernization and expansion of Infinera Corporation’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in San José. 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. Council District 10. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private 2026 Youth Commission End of the Year Recognition Awards held on Monday, June 8, 2026, co-hosted by the Library Department. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to physical environment. (Library)

Updated 4.2.2026 8:00:46 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of 10637 - 2026 Major Streets Resurfacing #1 Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, MCK Services, Inc., in the amount of $5,849,718.77; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $584,972. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works) Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan Adopt a resolution approving the Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3, 4, 6. (Transportation)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

Approve and support the following transportation policy priorities for advocacy by the City of San José ensuring development of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Local Investment Plan for Senate Bill 63 revenues returned to the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority: (a) At least 20% to fixed-route transit roadway maintenance. (b) At least 30% to transit supportive capital investments. (c) At least 50% to improved transit service and rider experience, with appropriate performance and accountability measures. 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. (Transportation)

Updated 4.14.2026 5:27:50 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with SHI International, Corp. (Somerset, NJ) for an Infrastructure Refresh Project, to expand the City’s hyperconverged infrastructure environment and increase the maximum compensation by $2,120,837, and add three additional one-year options to extend the agreement through September 30, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (b) Approve a contingency of $425,000 for any additional unanticipated modifications to the City’s hyperconverged infrastructure environment, 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/Information Technology)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving the Guadalupe River Trail Bike Connections Plan. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 3, 4, 6. (Transportation)

Updated 4.14.2026 4:17:25 PM UTC

Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Senior Citizens Commission: (1) District 6 Seat: Appoint Emilie Highley for term ending June 30, 2027. (2) District 9 Seat: Appoint Carin Taylor for term ending June 30, 2029. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

Updated 4.1.2026 9:55:38 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 8, 2026: (a) Approve the Ethiopian Flag Raising Event scheduled on September 4, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the Tower Lighting scheduled on September 3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Approve raising the Ethiopian Flag without the emblem on the fourth flagpole. (d) 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 4/8/2026 - Item B.2]

Updated 4.8.2026 9:43:24 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 8, 2026: (a) Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Campos as the City representative to participate in the Working Families Champions’ first-ever gathering organized and funded in part by Working Families Power from April 17-18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. Source of Funds: District 2 Office Budget and Working Families Power. (b) Request for excuse absence from the meeting of Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee on April 16, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Campos) [Rules Committee referral 4/8/2026 - Item B.3]

Updated 4.13.2026 6:16:27 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 8, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the CERT 5K Family Fun Run scheduled on March 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively 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. (Casey) [Rules Committee referral 4/8/2026 - Item B.4]

Updated 4.13.2026 9:58:52 PM UTC

Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meetings of City Council on April 14, 2026 and Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on April 15, 2026 due to authorized City business to attend the American Public Transportation Association Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. 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 4/8/2026 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 4.8.2026 9:43:03 PM UTC

Review the following actuarial valuation reports: (a) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Actuarial Valuation (Pension) as of June 30, 2025; (b) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuation (OPEB) as of June 30, 2025; (c) Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Actuarial Valuation (Pension) as of June 30, 2025; and (d) Police and Fire Department Postemployment Healthcare Plan Actuarial Valuation 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. (Retirement Services)

Updated 4.10.2026 8:35:44 PM UTC

Accept the status report on the City’s efforts to drive data center and other large energy development, including an update on the City’s Implementation Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company and related electrical infrastructure grid enhancement projects. 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)

Updated 4.10.2026 10:11:42 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution setting the methodology of annual adjustments for the City’s Living Wage rate to align with the City’s Airport Living Wage to increase from the current rate, effective July 1, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Public Works)

Updated 4.10.2026 11:30:36 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution approving the Connect North San José Multimodal Transportation Improvement Plan. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to future actions. Council Districts 3, 4 and 6. (Transportation)

Updated 4.8.2026 6:20:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to allow rent and income restrictions to increase the Area Median Income in the following circumstances: (a) For new tenants in Project-Based Voucher-subsidized units upon expiration or termination of the applicable Project-Based Vouchers; and (b) For all tenants in the event of foreclosure or other material activity impacting project financing, provided the City of San José has determined such increase is necessary for the financial feasibility of the affordable housing development, and the increase is permitted under all other applicable funding sources. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Housing)

Updated 4.10.2026 8:05:20 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to: (1) Accept the Providing Access and Transforming Health Capacity and Infrastructure Transition, Expansion, and Development Intergovernmental Transfer (PATH CITED) grant in the amount of $1,323,036 in federal funding to support California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal readiness and implementation within the City’s homelessness response system; and (2) Commit the required City match of $1,323,037, consistent with grant requirements, to support these California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal readiness and implementation activities, including workflow development, billing readiness, and coordination across Emergency Interim Housing operations. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Federal Government by $600,000; (2) Establish the PATH CITED Grant appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $1,200,000; and (3) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $600,000. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs Project and Addenda thereto, adopted October 24, 2023 (Resolution No. RES2023-380), File No. ER22-198. (Housing/City Manager)

Updated 4.8.2026 11:53:26 PM UTC

Updated 4.8.2026 6:20:25 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Vanderlande Industries Inc. (Wilmington, DE) for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Airport Baggage Handling Conveyor System, to 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. (Finance/Airport)

Updated 4.11.2026 12:21:53 AM UTC

Approve the first amendment to the master consultant agreement with Wood Rodgers, Inc., for master planning consultant services for the City’s storm sewer system, extending the term of the agreement from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2029, increasing the amount of compensation by $1,200,000 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,700,000, subject to the appropriation of funds, and updating the schedule of rates and charges in Exhibit B. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-001, Feasibility and Planning Studies with no commitment to future actions. (Public Works)

Updated 4.9.2026 11:51:47 PM UTC

(a) Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 8721 - FEMA-San José Family Camp Project from 10% to 41%, in the amount of $733,508, resulting in a new contingency amount of $970,124. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a fourth amendment to the standard consultant agreement with Haley & Aldrich, Inc., increasing the amount of compensation by $451,722, for a total not to exceed $1,451,722. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: City-wide Parks Purposes: (1) Increase the 2017 Flood - Family Camp Playground Shade Structure and Retaining Wall appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department by $1,322,000; and (2) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $1,322,000. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Family Camp Storm Damage Repair Project (Resolution No. RES2024-80), File No. PP19-050 and ER21-268. (Public Works/Park, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

Updated 4.9.2026 10:34:28 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a retroactive funding and shared maintenance agreement, including all documents necessary to effectuate the agreement with the City of Santa Clara, in an amount not to exceed $379,000 for the following: (a) Procurement and installation of fiber optic cable and conduit upgrades performed by contractor through Bear Electric Solutions, Inc.; (b) Reimbursement to the City of San José after performing fiber optic cable installations, and minor civil work on the City of San José’s Right of Way on behalf of City of Santa Clara to benefit both cities; and (c) Operation and maintenance responsibilities for each party’s infrastructure after the work is completed. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-193, CEQA Guideline Section 15302(c) Replacement or Reconstruction and 15304(f) Minor Alterations to Land. Council District 4. (Transportation)

Updated 4.10.2026 11:47:29 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute grant agreements for the Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Grant for reimbursement of work and all documents necessary to effectuate the grant agreements with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, in an amount not to exceed $1,437,164 for the following projects: (a) New Business Rules for Central Transit Signal Priority, in an amount not to exceed $490,064; (b) Fine-tuning Transit Signal Priority Parameters, in an amount not to exceed $297,100; and (c) Citywide App-based Bicycle Detection System, in an amount not to exceed $650,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)

Updated 4.8.2026 11:53:16 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a contract retroactive from March 25, 2026, with Nomad Transit, LLC for the design, development, and operation of a microtransit service in East San José, in an amount not to exceed $3,366,000. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Funding Source Resolution and Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Excise Tax Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies in the amount of $191,000; (2) Establish the East San José Microtransit appropriation to the Department of Transportation in the amount of $331,000; and (3) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance in the amount of $140,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council Districts 5, 7 and 8. (Transportation/City Manager)

Updated 4.8.2026 11:53:19 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31318 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Establishing the Story Road Business Improvement District Pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989. [Passed for Publication on 4/7/2026 - Item 8.1(a) (26-350)]

Updated 4.8.2026 7:19:22 PM UTC

Accept the report and receive public comment on the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District. 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 impact on the environment. Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 4.9.2026 8:56:09 PM UTC

(a) Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 1, 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 4.9.2026 8:56:09 PM UTC

Accept the semi-annual status report on the City Infrastructure Strategy, including progress on quarterly Key Results, project highlights, and updates on key workstreams. (City Manager)

Updated 4.9.2026 8:58:39 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on the Bike Plan 2025 and the trail network. (Transportation)

Updated 4.9.2026 11:54:27 PM UTC

Accept the status report on the San José Clean Energy Programs Roadmap. (Energy)

Updated 4.13.2026 4:23:25 PM UTC

Updated 4.10.2026 11:41:44 PM UTC

Updated 3.19.2026 11:28:04 PM UTC

As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026: (a) Accept the annual review of the City of San José Investment Policy, as updated. (b) Review the City’s investment holdings in certain corporate notes and investment holdings with ties to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and provide policy guidance to the Administration. (c) Adopt a resolution amending Council Policy 1-12, City of San José Investment Policy, to update the list of primary dealers. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee 2/19/2026 - Item (d)5] [Deferred from 3/10/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-211)]

Updated 3.25.2026 3:51:55 PM UTC

Accept the status report on the Capital Improvement Program update for the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility Program Update. 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)

Updated 3.18.2026 7:36:23 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the East Village Business Improvement District; (2) Setting a public meeting for April 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of the East Village Business Improvement District; (3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public meeting and public hearing; and (4) Appointing East Santa Clara Street Revitalization Association Inc. (DBA East Village Business Association) as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to the East Village Business Improvement District. (b) Subject to the establishment of the East Village Business Improvement District: (1) Preliminarily approve the budget report of the Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and set a public hearing for May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 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 impact on the environment. Council District 3. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 3.24.2026 12:09:35 AM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an easement agreement between the City of San José and LS Power Grid California, LLC to install infrastructure for electrical transmission, such as power poles and electrical transmission lines across lands of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility in exchange for a payment of $1,240,000, and any other related documents in connection therewith. CEQA: Power the South Bay Project Environmental Impact Report, prepared by the California Public Utilities Commission (A.24-05-014; SCH No. 2024071095), File No. ER24-283. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Environmental Services)

Updated 3.24.2026 4:05:20 PM UTC

Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement between the City of San José, Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the City of Santa Clara, for Real Property to Develop the Proposed Pure Water Silicon Valley Project. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services)

Updated 3.18.2026 7:36:23 PM UTC

As recommended by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on February 19, 2026, accept the Second Quarter (period ended December 31, 2025) Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 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, and Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) [Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee 2/19/2026 - Item (d)1] [Deferred from 3/10/2026 - Item 2.7 (26-208)]

Updated 3.18.2026 7:36:23 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement and all other necessary and related documents, with the California Department of Housing and Community Development in the total amount of $6,585,489.00, awarded under Round 4 and Round 5 of the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program. 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. (Housing)

Updated 3.18.2026 7:36:23 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute master agreements with Kitchell/CEM, Inc. and Impact Cx for commissioning consulting services for various Citywide Capital Improvement Program projects from the date of execution to December 31, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 per agreement. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Public Works)

Updated 3.18.2026 7:36:23 PM UTC

Accept the bi-annual status report on the work plan and implementation updates for projects included in the approved 2018 Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Citywide) (Public Works)

Updated 3.18.2026 7:36:23 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a Public Hearing and approve an ordinance granting a franchise to LS Power Grid California, LLC for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding to secure a performance and partnership agreement. CEQA: Power Santa Clara Valley Project Environmental Impact Report, prepared by the California Public Utilities Commission (A.24-04-017; SCH No. 2024090200), File No. ER25-262. Power the South Bay Project Environmental Impact Report, prepared by the California Public Utilities Commission (A.24-05-014; SCH No. 2024071095), File No. ER24-283. Council Districts: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 10. (Public Works)

Updated 3.20.2026 8:30:23 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes, parkland fees, and of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance fees through the Downtown Residential Incentive Program in an amount of up to $6,092,122 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. 2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C for: (1) Gateway Tower located at 470 South Market Street; and (2) Bank of Italy located at 12 South First Street. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver and authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Downtown Residential Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements. CEQA: Gateway Tower: Supplemental Environmental Impact Report and Addenda thereto, to the Downtown Strategy 2000 Plan Environmental Impact Report adopted June 21, 2005 (Resolution #72767) for the Gateway Tower Mixed Use Development project adopted December 6, 2016 (Resolution #78007), File Nos. H15-047 and H15-003. Bank of Italy: Categorically Exempt, File No. HP20-003 and HPAD23-021, CEQA Guidelines Section 15331, Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation. Council District 3. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 3.20.2026 10:30:48 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing to approve an economic development tax and fee waiver in connection with a reduction in construction taxes and a reduction of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee for El Paseo de Saratoga at 1777 Saratoga Avenue, which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program enacted by City Council on December 10, 2024 and extended on May 13, 2025 and January 27, 2026, in an amount of up to $2,425,988 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. 2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver and authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements. CEQA: Addendum to the 1312 EL Paseo and 1777 Saratoga Avenue Mixed-Use Village Project Final Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 80605) adopted June 21, 2022, File Nos. PDA20-006-01 and ER23-267. Council District 1. (Housing/Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement/Transportation)

Updated 3.23.2026 6:51:29 PM UTC

(a) Accept the Calendar Year 2025 Annual Progress Report on the implementation of San José’s Sixth Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element. (b) Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Housing Successor to the Redevelopment Agency 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. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 4.10.2026 9:57:16 PM UTC

As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on February 23, 2026, accept the status report on the work to implement the Housing Catalyst Team Work Plan. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement/Housing) CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 2/23/2026 - Item (d)1]

Updated 3.18.2026 10:04:04 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31315 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending the Effective Date of Ordinance No. 31123, The Soft Story Seismic Retrofit Ordinance, from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, and Amending the Compliance Deadlines in Section 17.41.550 of Chapter 17.41 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code, which Requires Seismic Retrofit of Certain Wood-Frame Target Story Residential Buildings. [Passed for Publication on 3/17/2026 - Item 2.9 (26-249)] (b) Ordinance No. 31316 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to Add New Chapter 20.197, ‘Local Implementation of State Law,’ that Includes Part 2, ‘Senate Bill 79 (SB79) Implementation’ to Implement SB79 within the City of San José and Exclude Certain Employment Areas Designated in the City’s General Plan From SB79 Provisions. [Passed for Publication on 3/17/2026 - Item 10.2 (26-252)]

Updated 3.18.2026 9:25:12 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 18, 2026: (a) Consider a Draft Resolution of the City Council of the City of San José declaring its commitment to opposing the coercion of Colleges and Universities. (b) Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to make such formatting and non-substantive changes and additions to the said Draft Resolution as it deems appropriate or necessary. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei and Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item C.2]

Updated 3.20.2026 10:08:52 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 18, 2026: (a) Approve the Music in the Valley Festival scheduled on May 2, 2026 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 3/18/2026 - Item B.4]

Updated 3.18.2026 10:04:28 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 18, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Bay FC Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled on March 9-14, 2026 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. (Campos) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item B.5]

Updated 3.19.2026 4:39:30 PM UTC

Accept the Status of the Open Audit Recommendations as of December 31, 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) [Rules Committee referral 3/18/2026 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 3.24.2026 7:58:49 PM UTC

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Updated 4.7.2026 7:01:15 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for April 2, 2026 - April 9, 2026.

Updated 4.9.2026 5:27:25 PM UTC

Direct the City Manager to: 1. Return to City Council by August 2026 with policy recommendations for Alternative Financing for Affordable Housing Production based on the March 11, 2026, Information Memorandum from the Housing Department, including additional analysis of: a. The range and mix of affordability levels that the public-private partnerships contemplated in the memo may support, including the feasibility of reaching Very Low-Income affordability levels (30% - 50% AMI), as referenced in the memorandum from Councilmember Ortiz dated January 27, 2026; b. The “trade-offs” between total number of units and depth of affordability for the existing City approach to affordable housing production with each of the policy options in the information memo; and c. How these policies may benefit or impact the existing pipeline of affordable and market rate housing projects in San José. 2. Include as part of the report an analysis of lease-revenue financing, including but not limited to issuance of certificates of participation, for funding affordable housing.

Updated 4.9.2026 6:11:13 PM UTC

1. Approve the Eritrean Flag Raising Event scheduled on May 22, 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 April 21, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.10.2026 6:57:03 PM UTC

1. Retroactively Approve the Overfelt High School Making Seasons Bright event scheduled on December 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively Approve the Vovinam Toy Drive scheduled on December 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively Approve the Brigadoon Neighborhood Association Meeting scheduled on January 29, 2026 and March 5, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Retroactively Approve the TREBA Tet Festival scheduled on February 14, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 5. Retroactively Approve the Budget Breakfast event scheduled on February 21, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 6. Retroactively Approve the Welch Park Spring Egg Hunt scheduled on March 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 7. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the events. 8. Place the item on the April 21, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.10.2026 9:28:48 PM UTC

(a) Approve the appointment of Edgar “David” Parker, nominated by the Federated unions, to the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Advisory Committee for a four-year term, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2030. (b) Approve the appointment of Nicholas Rovetto, nominated by the Federated unions, to the VEBA Advisory Committee for a four-year term, beginning June 1, 2026 and ending on May 31, 2030. (c) Place the item on the April 21, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.9.2026 5:13:26 PM UTC

1. Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Domingo Candelas as the City representative to attend the Cal Cities City Leaders Summit and Board Meeting in Sacramento, CA from April 22-25, 2026. 2. Place the item on the April 21, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.9.2026 5:17:13 PM UTC

Direct the City Manager’s Office to work in partnership with the course operator of the City-owned Rancho del Pueblo Golf Course, to develop and implement solutions that mitigate ongoing property damage and quality-of-life impacts experienced by residents in the Thunderbird Homeowners Association (HOA) and the Mayfair Neighborhood, resulting from errant golf balls. *MEMORANDUM PENDING*

Updated 4.10.2026 9:33:03 PM UTC

1. Consider a Draft Resolution of the City Council of the City of San José Honoring the Women and Families of the Farmworker Movement and proclaiming March31st as Farmworkers’ Day in the City of San José; 2. Add the Draft Resolution to the City Council Agenda for its regular meeting ofApril 21, 2026; 3. Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to make such formatting and non-substantive changes and additions to the said Draft Resolution as it deems appropriate or necessary.

Updated 4.10.2026 9:31:43 PM UTC

Accept the verbal status report on implementation of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 3.11.2026 5:31:18 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on the San José Youth Empowerment Alliance (formerly the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force), Bringing Everyone’s Strengths Together, Safe Summer Initiative Grant, and Youth Intervention Services programs for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

Updated 4.8.2026 8:49:13 PM UTC

Accept the annual report on the Code Enforcement Division’s accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 4.9.2026 3:42:06 PM UTC

Accept the status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, including findings and recommendations. (Library)

Updated 4.2.2026 5:50:21 PM UTC

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Updated 4.8.2026 7:35:07 PM UTC

Receive and file the Public Record for March 26, 2026 - April 2, 2026.

Updated 4.3.2026 5:56:31 PM UTC

1. Retroactively approve the CERT 5K Family Fun Run scheduled on March 28, 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 April 14, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.2.2026 10:32:29 PM UTC

1. Approve the Ethiopian Flag Raising Event scheduled on September 4, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Tower Lighting scheduled on September 3, 2026 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 event. 5. Place the item on the September 1, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.8.2026 4:25:39 PM UTC

1. Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Councilmember Campos as the City representative to participate in the Working Families Champions’ first-ever gathering organized and funded in part by Working Families Power from April 17-18, 2026 in Washington, D.C. 2. Excuse Councilmember Campos’ absence from the Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee on April 16, 2026. 3. Place the item on the April 14, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 4.2.2026 10:32:29 PM UTC

(a) Approve the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Report. (b) Adopt related Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various funds as detailed in Section III (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up Actions) of the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review 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; and 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 2.10.2026 7:37:30 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: Adopt a resolution: (a) Calling and giving notice, on its own motion, for a Special Municipal Election to be consolidated with the statewide direct primary election occurring in the County of Santa Clara on June 2, 2026, to submit to the electors of the City of San José a measure to amend the San José Municipal Code to increase the City’s General Fund portion of the Transient Occupancy (hotel) Tax from 4% to 6%, with the following statement of the measure to be printed in the ballot: To fund essential city services including police and fire emergency response; address homeless encampments impacting parks, neighborhoods, and waterways; remove trash, illegal dumping, and graffiti; and maintain trails, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and park restrooms, shall an ordinance be adopted increasing the general fund transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 4% to 6%, generating approximately $10 million annually, and paid by hotel/motel guests, until repealed by voters? (b) Directing the City Clerk to, pursuant to Elections Code Section 12111, cause a synopsis of the proposed measure to be published at least one time not later than one week before the election in the San José Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San José, instead of printing the full text of the measure in the sample ballot; (c) Authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument in support of the measure, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9282; (d) Authorizing the submittal of rebuttal arguments pursuant to Elections Code Section 9285; (e) Directing the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis, where, as authorized under Elections Code Section 9280, the following statement will be printed in the Impartial analysis to be prepared by the City Attorney: “If you would like to read the full text of the measure, see [web address to be determined] or call 408-535-1260 and a copy will be sent at no cost to you”; and (f) Directing the City Clerk to take all actions necessary to place this measure for the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election. 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 2.12.2026 5:12:27 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution: (a) Maintaining the renewable energy content of GreenSource at 62% renewable and set rates according to the rate schedule in Attachment A of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026; (b) Continuing to set the rate for TotalGreen to $0.01 per kilowatt-hour above GreenSource for all rate schedules according to the rate schedule in Attachment B of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026, and maintain the renewable energy content of TotalGreen at 100% renewable; and (c) Maintaining the renewable energy content of SJ Cares at 62% renewable and set rates at a 10% discount to GreenSource rates, according to the rate schedule in Attachment C of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Energy)

Updated 2.6.2026 10:49:39 PM UTC

Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution: (a) Overruling any and all objections to the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report; and (b) Directing the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program to abate the seasonal and/or recurrent public nuisances on those properties identified in the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report pursuant to Chapter 9.12 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code and the Weed Abatement Program Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-245, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

Updated 2.4.2026 11:34:45 PM UTC

(1) Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow late-night use (until 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday) for an existing public eating establishment within an existing approximately 7,442-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 3.34-gross-acre site, located on the southwestern side of South King Road approximately 150 feet northwest of the South King Road and Marsh Street intersection, (1692 Story Road Suite #100). (2) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow late-night use (until 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday) for an existing public eating establishment within an existing approximately 7,442-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 3.34-gross-acre site, located on the southwestern side of South King Road approximately 150 feet northwest of the South King Road and Marsh Street intersection, (1692 Story Road Suite #100). CEQA: If denied: Exempt, File No. ER24-304, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 for projects which are denied. If approved: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

Updated 2.10.2026 5:31:29 PM UTC

(a) Accept the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024; and (b) Accept the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Retirement Services)

Updated 2.4.2026 11:34:45 PM UTC

Authorize the City Attorney to join Amicus Curiae briefs filed on behalf of public agencies arising from federal actions that impact: (a) Funding to the City of San José; (b) City operations, programs and services; or (c) Directly conflict with City policies and City Council authority to establish policy. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17‑010 City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)

Updated 2.4.2026 11:34:45 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 28, 2026: (a) Approve the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event scheduled on February 12, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (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 1/28/2026 - Item B.5]

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Updated 2.6.2026 12:14:37 AM UTC

(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 21, 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 2.4.2026 11:34:45 PM UTC

(a) Ordinance No. 31301 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.036 of Chapter 4.46 and Section 4.47.089 of Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Provide for Conversion Projects Eligible Under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program that Waive: (1) 100% of the Building and Structure Construction Tax and the Commercial-Residential-Mobilehome Park Building Tax for Up to 500 Units in Projects that Obtain Building Permits by December 31, 2027, and Pass First Inspection within 12 Months of Obtaining a Building Permit; and (2) 50% of the Taxes for the Next 1,000 Units in Projects and that Pass First Inspection within 12 Months of Obtaining a Building Permit; Increasing the Eligibility for Tax Reductions to 7,000 Units in Phase 1 and 3,000 Units in Phase 2 and Removing Deadlines to Obtaining Building Permits. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.2(b)(26-074)] (b) Ordinance No.31302 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.039.13 of Chapter 4.46 and Amending Section 4.47.098 to Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Provide: (1) a 50% Reduction of the Commercial, Residential, and Mobile Home Park Construction Tax and a 50% Reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax to the First 3,600 Units in Projects Eligible for the Temporary Multifamily Housing Incentive that Also Obtain a City Building Permit by February 28, 2027; and (2) a 25% Reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax for Any Additional Units Beyond the First 3,600 for Eligible Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Projects. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.3(b)(26-076)] (c) Ordinance No. 31303 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 5.08 of the San José Municipal Code to (1) Update Affordability Levels; (2) Refine Compliance Options (Including Surplus Credits); (3) Align the Affordability Term for Inclusionary Units with State Practice; and (4) Clarify Treatment of 100% Affordable Developments. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.4 (26-073)] (d) Ordinance No. 31305 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Repealing Sections 17.22.370 and 17.22.490 B. of Chapter 17.22 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code Related to the One-Year Exception to the Mobilehome Rent Ordinance. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.6 (26-075)]

Updated 2.5.2026 9:29:47 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on February 4, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the SJ26 and Bay Area Host Committee Flag Raising scheduled on February 3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (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. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item B.2]

Updated 2.6.2026 9:25:28 PM UTC

Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on February 4, 2026, for authorized City business related to attending the regular meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item A.1.a]

Updated 4.7.2026 11:34:35 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on February 4, 2026, adopt a position of support for the intent and policy direction of Assembly Bill 1633 (Haney), as introduced on January 26, 2026, as well as similar legislation that advances the same goals, and authorize City staff to take advocacy actions consistent with that intent, including drafting and submitting letters of support and coordinating with the author’s office regarding a potential City sponsorship role. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item C.2]

Updated 2.4.2026 11:34:45 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to establish the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation and to utilize the $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation to support all necessary expenses associated with the formation, transition, and attainment of nonprofit status. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Information Technology)

Updated 4.2.2026 8:54:17 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute the following two related agreements for the procurement of a share of the GEM A-CAES LLC (Willow Rock) long-duration storage project, with any non-material modifications developed, as appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the annual appropriation of funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,960,000 annually and $79,200,000 in aggregate in Calendar Years 2030 through 2050: (a) Project Participation Share Agreement between California Community Power, the City of San José, CleanPowerSF, Peninsula Clean Energy, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and Valley Clean Energy; and (b) Buyer Liability Pass Through Agreement between California Community Power, GEM A-CAES LLC (or its affiliate), and the City of San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)

Updated 3.27.2026 5:28:27 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute two agreements, one to purchase and one to sell resource adequacy, with any non-material modifications developed, as appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the annual appropriation of funds: (a) Under the first agreement, City of San José shall purchase resource adequacy from San Diego Community Power from a new solar plus battery storage facility for ten years, beginning no later than January 1, 2029, with an annual not to exceed amount of $4,320,000, and an aggregate not to exceed amount of $43,200,000; and (b) Under the second agreement, City of San José shall sell resource adequacy to San Diego Community Power from a natural gas-fired combined cycle generating facility for ten years, beginning no later than January 1, 2029, with an annual not to exceed amount of $4,770,000, and an aggregate not to exceed amount of $47,700,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003. Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)

Updated 3.24.2026 6:22:15 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the Story Rd Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Business Improvement District Management Plan and the levy of assessments for the Story Rd Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Story Rd Business Association, Inc. for the administration of the Story Rd Business Improvement District. 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 impact on the environment. Council District 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 3.27.2026 10:48:22 PM UTC

(a) Adopt a resolution:  (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $8,400,000 in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to MidPen Housing Corporation or an affiliated development entity for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station affordable housing development located on the southwest corner of West Capitol Expressway and Narvaez Avenue; (2) 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 Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station multifamily affordable housing development. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund:  (1) Decrease Housing Project Reserve by $8,400,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $8,400,000. CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 2. (Housing/City Manager)

Updated 4.7.2026 3:34:20 PM UTC

(a) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Adopt a resolution relating to the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to incorporate additional projects funded with Community Development Block Grant funds, subject to the appropriation of funds, including the authority to: (1) Approve the proposed changes set forth in the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and (2) Authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to submit the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with Veggielution, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, retroactive from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 for the Community Development Investment project that will begin during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, 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. (Housing)

Updated 3.26.2026 6:19:29 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute: (a) A grant agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to the City of San José, the amount of which will be passed through to the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant; and (b) A grant agreement with the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to disburse the funds from the California Natural Resources Agency, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant. 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. Council District 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

Updated 4.2.2026 4:11:55 PM UTC

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the third amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project to: (a) Increase the maximum compensation by $74,768, from $415,081 to $489,849, for additional construction support; and (b) Extend the contract term from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Transportation)

Updated 3.24.2026 6:21:56 PM UTC

(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 10626 - 2026 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,601,480; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $260,148. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24‐313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works)

Updated 3.24.2026 6:22:01 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor Mahan as the City representative to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Capstone Convening in Cambridge, Massachusetts from April 12 - 14, 2026. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Mayor’s Office Budget. 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 3/25/2026 - Item B.5]

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As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Bloomberg CityLab event in Madrid, Spain from April 26-29, 2026. Source of Fund: The Aspen Institute. 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 3/25/2026 - Items B.6]

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As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the Great American Litter Pick-up as an annual City Council sponsored Special Event scheduled on a Saturday in April around Earth Day 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.2]

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As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the National Night Out as an annual City Council sponsored Special Event scheduled for the first Tuesday in August 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.3]

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As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the expenditure of City funds for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival as an annual event scheduled in late August; 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. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.4]

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As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the POW/MIA Flag Raising scheduled on September 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Alma Neighborhood scheduled on September 27, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the Korean Hangul Day Flag Raising scheduled on October 16, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Communications Hill Neighborhood scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Tropicana-Lanai Neighborhood scheduled on November 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the District 7 Neighborhood Holiday Party scheduled on December 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on December 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) Retroactively approve the District 7 Toy Distribution at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center scheduled on December 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (j) Retroactively approve the TET/Lunar New Year Flag Raising scheduled on February 17, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (k) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on February 21, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (l) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the West Evergreen Neighborhood scheduled on February 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (m) Approve the Dumpster Day in the McLaughlin-Corridor Neighborhood scheduled on April 11, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (n) Approve the AAWA Career Seminar at San José City Hall scheduled on April 17, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (o) Approve the Black April Flag Raising scheduled on April 30, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (p) 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. (Doan) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.7]

Updated 3.25.2026 10:29:34 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, amend the Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program to include a preference for 50 units for San José Police Department personnel. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates, and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Casey, Cohen, Ortiz, and Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item C.2]

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(a) Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 18, 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.

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(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 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.

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(a) Ordinance No. - [Passed for Publication on 3/24/2026 - Item 3.4 (26-279)]

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As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 1, 2025, approve a $1,000 grant to American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley to support its leadership development programs. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 4/1/2026 - Item B.3]

Updated 4.1.2026 9:57:21 PM UTC

As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on April 1, 2026, approve the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April commemoration scheduled on April 30, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Doan) [Rules Committee referral 4/1/2026 - Item B.4]

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Receive and file the Public Record for March 19, 2026 - March 26, 2026.

Updated 3.27.2026 6:51:13 PM UTC

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

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1. Approve a $1000 grant to American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley to support its leadership development programs. 2. Place the item on the April 7, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

Updated 3.27.2026 8:52:15 PM UTC

Direct the City Manager to prepare and return to the City Council with an Emergency Interim Housing Siting Policy. [Referred from 3/11/26 - Item C.1 (ROGC 26-094)]

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1. Approve the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Raising for District 7’s Black April commemoration on April 30, 2026. 2. Place the item on the April 7, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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1. Direct the City Manager’s Office to: a. Explore permanently re-establishing the Al Fresco outdoor dining program in the City of San José, for supporting economic development and small businesses in designated growth areas, including Greater Downtown San José, Urban Villages, and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs). i. Evaluate opportunities to modernize and expand the program beyond basic table-and-chair setups by establishing a clear, predictable permitting pathway for more complex outdoor dining configurations: such as patios, railings, pergolas, and semi-permanent structures, while maintaining a low-barrier, by-right process for simpler installations, and review best practices from peer cities, including San Francisco’s Shared Spaces Manual, to inform the development of clear design standards and streamlined administrative processes. b. Designate Public Works staff to serve as a coordinator for Al Fresco and outdoor dining applications, responsible for facilitating interdepartmental review and ensuring timely coordination among Public Works, Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement, Fire, Transportation, and any other relevant departments, to reduce duplicative review, minimize delays, and provide applicants with an understandable and consistent permitting pathway.

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