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- Language Access PageOpen Language Access Page
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- Agenda ReadyClosed Session Agenda
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaActions Related to the San José Clean Energy SJ Cares Program Expansion.
Adopt a resolution: (a) Expanding San José Clean Energy’s SJ Cares program to customers who are residents of affordable apartments as identified by the San José Housing Department, including an additional approximately 2,384 affordable units since the SJ Cares’ program creation on February 6, 2024; and (b) Authorizing the future enrollment in SJ Cares of residents of affordable housing units added to the San José Housing Department's affordable apartments list, without further City Council action. 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. (Energy)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaPortuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities Funding Increase.
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Grant Agreement with the Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities for the Senior Access and Health Support Program to increase compensation by $200,000 for the July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, term, for a total grant award for that term not to exceed $564,533.70, with the compensation increase effective retroactively to July 1, 2026. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund: (1) Decrease the Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $200,000; and (2) Re-establish the HCA Healthcare/Good Sam appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $200,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing/City Manager)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendment to the City Pay Plan.
Adopt a resolution amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective August 25, 2026, to create the Council Executive Assistant (U) (8025) classification with an annual pensionable salary range of $79,469.50 to $104,662.00. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Human Resources)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Abatement of Weeds by the County of Santa Clara for the City of San José.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Abatement of Weeds by the County of Santa Clara for the City of San José to: (a) Update and streamline the County of Santa Clara’s annual reporting requirements to the City; (b) Clarify and formalize the current process, including the roles and responsibilities of the County of Santa Clara and City of San José, for collecting the County of Santa Clara’s abatement fees through special assessment liens on property tax bills; (c) Add a provision allowing the County of Santa Clara to bill the City of San José for its proportional share of fixed program costs not to exceed $100,000 if countywide collections are insufficient to cover those costs, unless both parties agree to a different amount. (d) Update Exhibit A entitled “Schedule of Performance” in the Agreement to reflect the revised services and reporting timelines. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- AgreementOpen Agreement
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaReport on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10602 - OBAG 2 Cherry Ave, Federal Project No. STPL-5005 (177).
(a) Report on bids and award of a contract for the construction of 10602 - OBAG 2 Cherry Ave, Federal Project No. STPL-5005 (177) Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, O’Grady Paving, Inc., in the amount of $1,135,347.40; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $113,535. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) - Existing Facilities. Council District 9. (Transportation)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyStrategic Support2026 General Election Statewide Ballot Measures. - RECOMMEND DROP 3.3(d) PER ADMINISTRATION
Adopt a resolution taking the following positions on statewide ballot measures that are qualified for the California general election on November 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager’s Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations to issue letters of support or opposition in accordance with City Council direction. (a) Proposition 37: California Middle-Class Homeownership and Family Home Construction Act - SUPPORT (b) Proposition 43: Local Taxes Limitation - Assembly Constitutional Amendment - OPPOSE CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Replacement Memorandum, 8/21/26Open Replacement Memorandum, 8/21/26
- Attachment, 8/21/26Open Attachment, 8/21/26
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportGrant of Franchise to Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for Electric Services for Public Rights-of-Way. - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL TO 9/1/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
(a) 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 and a Community Benefit Agreement. (b) Conduct a Public Hearing and approve an ordinance granting a franchise to Tokay Energy Storage 1, LLC for the purpose of transmitting electric service in the City’s public rights-of-way. CEQA: Community Plan Exemption, File No. CP24-015, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183, Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning. Council District 10. (Public Works)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- Agenda ReadyTransportation & Aviation ServicesAgreement for Professional Consultant Services for On-Call Planning and Environmental Services at San José Mineta International Airport.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute three Master Consultant Agreements with Landrum and Brown, Incorporated., HNTB Corporation, and Ricondo & Associates, Inc for on-call planning and environmental services at San José Mineta International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for each agreement for a term of five years from the date of execution by the City and for a total expenditure for all executed Master Consultant Agreements not to exceed $10,000,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design/study/inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Airport)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyTransportation & Aviation ServicesResponse to the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “Pothole Damage: Improving claims processes within Santa Clara County.”
Approve the response to the June 12, 2026, Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report entitled, “Pothole Damage: Improving claims processes within Santa Clara County.” CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, and Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Transportation)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyTransportation & Aviation ServicesResponse to Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report Entitled “VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II.”
Approve the Department of Transportation’s response to the June 17, 2026, Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report entitled, “VTA’s Management and Oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II.” CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, and Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Transportation)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyEnvironmental & Utility ServicesAmendments to the Fish Lake Geothermal Power Purchase Agreement.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or her designee to negotiate and execute any necessary documents to continue the City of San José’s participation in the Fish Lake geothermal project pursuant to the terms of the First Amendment to the California Community Power's Power Purchase Agreement with Fish Lake Geothermal LLC, 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 $3,200,000 annually (previously $1,900,000) and $64,000,000 in aggregate (previously $38,000,000) in Calendar Years 2027 through 2047. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003. Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentExclusive Negotiation Agreement and Right of Entry with LH Housing for the Development of Affordable Housing at 71 Vista Montana. - DEFERRED TO 9/1/2026 PER ADMINISTRATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a: (a) Two-year Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the possibility of two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents with LH Housing or its affiliates for the final proposal of an affordable housing development project on the 71 Vista Montana property; and (b) Right of Entry Agreement with LH Housing or its affiliates to allow access to the 71 Vista Montana property to conduct the due diligence necessary to satisfy the milestones to be set forth in the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 4. (Housing)
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentMultifamily Housing Incentive Program Residential Tax and Fee Waiver for the Development Project Located at 210 Baypointe Parkway.
(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 the residential development located at 210 Baypointe Parkway, which meets the requirements of the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program enacted by the City Council on December 10, 2024, and extended on May 13, 2025 and January 27, 2026, in an amount up to $5,130,775 pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083 and Open Government Resolution No. RES2024-99 Section 2.3.2.6.C. (b) Adopt a resolution approving the tax and fee waiver in an amount up to $5,130,775 for the 210 Baypointe Parkway residential development and authorizing the Housing Director, or their designee, to negotiate and execute documents and document amendments related to implementing the Multifamily Housing Incentive Program, such as construction progress agreements. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for 210 Baypointe Residential Development Project, adopted by the Director of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement on October 9, 2024 (Planning Director Resolution 24-031), File No. H22-037. Council District 4. (Housing)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Letter from the PublicOpen Letter from the Public
- Presentaton - est. 5 minutesOpen Presentaton - est. 5 minutes
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Regular AgendaCP25-025 & ER25-026 - Conditional Use Permit for Certain Real Property Located at 163 West Santa Clara Street (San Pedro Social).
Adopt a resolution denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a nightclub/bar use with late-night hours until 2:00 A.M. in an existing approximately 15,600-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 0.25-gross-acre site, on the north side of West Santa Clara Street, approximately 140 feet from Almaden Avenue (163 West Santa Clara Street) (APN259-35-062). CEQA: Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 Projects Which are Disapproved. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- AttachmentsOpen Attachments
- Memorandum, rev.Open Memorandum, rev.
- Agenda ReadyFinal Adoption of OrdinanceFinal Adoption of Ordinances.
(a) Ordinance No. 31339 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 3.48.070 of Chapter 3.48, Title 3 of the San José Municipal Code. [Passed for Publication on 8/11/2026 - Item 2.9(a) (26-818)] (b) Ordinance No. 31341 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Sections 2.08.050, 2.08.060, 2.08.820, 2.08.1020, 2.08.1600, 2.08.2140, 2.08.2640, 2.08.2830, 2.08.3240, And Repealing Sections 2.08.1610, 2.08.1650, Part 22 and Part 34 of Chapter 2.08 of Title 2 of the San José Municipal Code to: (1) Streamline the Appointment Process; (2) Sunset the Neighborhoods Commission; and (3) Dissolve the Council Appointment Advisory Commission . [Passed for Publication on 8/11/2026 - Item 3.8(b) (26-841)] (c) Ordinance No. 31342 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 5.02-Gross Acres, Situated on the North Side of Rue Ferrari, Approximately 450 Feet West of Silicon Valley Boulevard (5891 Rue Ferrari; APN 678-05-053), from the IP Industrial Park Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 8/11/2026 - Item 10.1(a)(1) (26-838)]
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council Committee MinutesApproval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of August 5, 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) 08/05/2026 ROGC MinutesOpen (a) 08/05/2026 ROGC Minutes
- (b) 08/10/2026 T&E MinutesOpen (b) 08/10/2026 T&E Minutes
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council MinutesApproval of City Council Minutes.
(a) Special City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes of August 4, 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) 08/04/2026 Special CS MinutesOpen (a) 08/04/2026 Special CS Minutes
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAppointment of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2026 League of California Cities General Assembly.
Appoint City Councilmember David Cohen as the voting delegate and City Councilmember Domingo Candelas as the alternate voting delegate to the General Assembly at the September 23 - 25, 2026, League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Manager) [Rules Committee referral 8/19/2026 - Item A.1.a]
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRequest for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 19, 2026, authorize travel for Mayor Mahan’s Office staff Amber Kappagantula to Tampa, Florida on September 22-25, 2026, for the Chamber Study Session. Source of Funds: 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 8/19/2026 - Item B.4]
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRetroactive Purchase of Tickets to “40 under 40” Awards Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 19, 2026, retroactively approve the Mayor’s Office purchase of tickets to Silicon Valley Business Journal’s “40 under 40” Awards event for $900. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 8/19/2026 - Item B.5]
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaApproval of San José State University Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 3 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on August 19, 2026: (a) Approve the San José State University Flag Raising scheduled on September 1, 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. (Tordillos) [Rules Committee referral 8/19/2026 - Item B.3]
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum