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Neighborhood Services And Education Committee (Nse)

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    Reports to Committee

    Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans.

    Accept the annual report on the Senior Commission's and Parks and Recreation Commission's accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and work plans for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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    Reports to Committee

    Youth Commission Annual Work Plan 2025-2026.

    Accept the report on the work plan for the Youth Commission for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commission. (Library)

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    Reports to Committee

    City Council Focus Area Status Report: Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods.

    Accept the status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Cleaning Up Our Neighborhoods City Council Focus Area. (City Manager)

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    Reports to Committee

    City Council Focus Area Status Report: Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness.

    Accept the status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Reducing Unsheltered Homelessness City Council Focus Area. (City Manager)

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    Reports to Committee

    Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Community Impact Report.

    Accept the report on the development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and on the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department community impact. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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    Reports to Committee

    Park Impact Ordinance and Parkland Dedication Ordinance Fees and Capital Improvement Program Annual Report.

    Accept the annual report on Park Impact Ordinance and Parkland Dedication Ordinance Fees for 2023-2024 and Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department's Capital Improvement Program. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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    Reports to Committee

    Animal Care and Services Annual Report.

    Accept the annual report on the Animal Care and Services Division's accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (Public Works)

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole

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    Review Final Agenda

    Review December 16, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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    Review Final Agenda

    Review December 23, 2025 Draft Agenda. - Cancelled
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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    The Public Record for November 20, 2025 - December 4, 2025. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for November 20, 2025 - December 4, 2025.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan. (Mayor and Cohen)

    Approve the Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan for the period of January through June 2026 and set its meeting schedule on February 9, April 13, and June 8 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan. (Mayor and Foley)

    Approve the Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan for the period of January through June 2026 and set its meeting schedule on February 23, April 27, and June 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan. (Mayor and Doan)

    Approve the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan for the period of January through June 2026 and set its meeting schedule on February 19, April 16, and June 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of the Holiday Tree Giveaway Event 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. (Tordillos)

    1. Retroactively approve the District 3 Holiday Tree Giveaway Event on December 7, 2025. 2. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the December 16, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    External Quality Control Review of the Office of the City Auditor for the Period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. (City Auditor)

    We recommend that the Rules and Open Government Committee accept the independent auditor’s report, External Quality Control Review of the Office of the City Auditor, San Jose, CA for the Period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, which representatives of the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) prepared on November 6, 2025.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Monthly Report of Activities for November 2025. (City Auditor)

    Approve the Auditor’s Office Monthly Report of Activities for the month of November 2025.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of the Firefighter Community Safety Outreach Event Sponsored by Council District 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Casey)

    1. Retroactively approve the Firefighter Community Safety Outreach Event scheduled on November 17, 2025 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 December 16, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Retroactive Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on Thursday, December 4, 2025, for the Grateful Dead Celebration Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Foley)

    1. Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” for the private, invite-only Grateful Dead Celebration held at the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on December 4, 2025. 2. Retroactively approve the Grateful Dead Celebration as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the January 13, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 5 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Ortiz)

    1. Approve the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising Event scheduled on December 16, 2025 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 December 16, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Ortiz)

    1. Retroactively approve the Plata Arroyo Neighborhood Association Police Appreciation BBQ scheduled on September 14, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve the Vela Apartment Block Apartment scheduled on October 17, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Retroactively approve the District 5 Christmas Tree Giveaway scheduled on December 6, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 4. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 5. Place the item on the December 16, 2025 Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising and Tower Lighting Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Kamei)

    1. Approve the Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising scheduled on February 13, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Black History Month 2026 Tower Lighting scheduled from February 13-20 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 4. Place the item on the December 16, 2025 City Council Agenda for action.

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City Council

Closed Session At 9:30 A.m.

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    Closed Session Agenda

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    Strategic Support

    Fire Department Inventory Controls Over Controlled Substances Audit Report.

    Pending recommendation by the Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee on December 4, 2025, accept the report on the audit of the Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Auditor) [Pending Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee referral 12/4/2025 - Item (d)1]

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    Neighborhood Services

    Digital Empowerment and Broadband Strategy.

    (a) Accept the status report on the Digital Equity Assessment and recommendations to renew the City’s 2017 Broadband and Digital Inclusion Strategy. (b) Adopt the Digital Empowerment and Broadband Strategy, affirming and continuing the City’s hybrid approach to telecommunications partnerships. (c) Adopt a Resolution to formally utilize the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband speed definition of 100/20 Mbps and aspirational future speed goal of 1 Gbps/500 Mbps. (d) Direct staff to implement the Digital Empowerment and Broadband Strategy Work Plan and return to the City Council in 2027 with a status 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. (Library)

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    Neighborhood Services

    Abandoned Shopping Cart Retrieval Pilot Program Status Report.

    Accept the status report on the abandoned shopping cart retrieval pilot program. 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)

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    Community & Economic Development

    Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of The Alameda Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish The Alameda Business Improvement District; (2) Setting a public meeting for January 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of The Alameda Business Improvement District; (3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notices of the public meeting and public hearing; and (4) Appointing the Alameda Business Association Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to The Alameda Business Improvement District. (b) Subject to the establishment of The Alameda Business Improvement District: (1) Preliminarily approve the Advisory Board’s Service Plan, including assessment and fee structure, budget, and cost controls, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and (2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and set a public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 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 6. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

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    Community & Economic Development

    Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Declaring the City Council’s intention to establish the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District; (2) Setting a public meeting for January 13, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. and a public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the formation of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District; (3) Directing the City Clerk to publish the required notice of the public meeting and public hearing; and (4) Appointing the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Association as the Advisory Board to advise the City Council on all issues related to the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District. (b) Subject to the establishment of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District: (1) Preliminarily approve the Advisory Board’s Service Plan, including assessment and fee structure, budget, and cost controls, for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and (2) Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and set a public hearing for February 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. on the levy of assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 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 Districts 3, 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    PP25-001 - Amendment to Various Sections of the Municipal Code for Compliance with State Law and to Streamline Regulations.

    (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report and the Supplemental Program Environmental Impact Report, and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report - 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and Addenda thereto for the amendments to Title 19 and Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (2) Approve an ordinance of the City of San José amending Title 19 (Subdivisions) and various sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code to: (i) Add a new Chapter 19.11, ‘Ministerial Tentative Maps,’ and related State law references; and  (ii) Implement City Council direction to amend Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) provisions by: (1) Revising existing SB 9 objective design standards within Part 8, ‘Senate Bill 9 Implementation,’ (2) Adding new Part 9, ‘City permitted streamlined implementation for two-unit developments on a single lot within Two-Family Zoning Districts; (3) Adding new Part 9.5, ‘Streamlined Implementation for Properties of Lesser Significance Listed on the Historic Resources Inventory within R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts’ to allow two-unit developments on a single lot; (4) Amending Sections 20.80.300, 20.80.450, 20.100.610, 20.100.1030 and 20.100.1040 to incorporate references to two-unit developments; and (5) Adding Section 20.200.675 to include new definition for ‘lot coverage;’ (3) Amend Chapter 20.200 to add Section 20.200.165 to include a new definition for ‘Building, Main,” add Section 20.200.445 to include a new definition for ‘Group Home,’ amend existing definition of Residential Care Facility in Section 20.200.1010, amend existing definition of 'Residential Service Facility’ in Section 20.200.1030, amend Section 20.200.1265, ‘Permanent Supportive Housing’, and include references to Transitional and Supportive Housing in Table 20-50, Section 20.30.100, Chapter 20.30; (4) Amend Chapter 20.80 ‘Specific Use Regulations’, Part 2.75, ‘Accessory Dwelling Units’ by amending Section 20.80.176, ‘Streamlined Approval’ and adding Section 20.80.177, ‘Tree Removal’, and Part 2.76 ‘Accessory Dwelling Unit Condominium’ by amending Section 20.80.185, ‘ADU Condominium Requirements’, to revise existing Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions to ensure compliance with State law; (5) Amend Chapter 20.190 ‘Affordable Housing Density Bonuses and Incentives’ to improve readability and streamline existing text to ensure compliance with State law; (6) Amend Chapter 20.195 ‘Ministerial Approvals’ in its entirety to: (1) Amend existing text to improve readability and maintain compliance with applicable State laws, and (2) Incorporate ministerial approval provisions pursuant to Senate Bill 684 and Senate Bill 1123; (7) Incorporate provisions of Senate Bill 1418 by amending Table 20-90, Section 20.40.100, Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Regulations’; amending Table 20-110, Section 20.50.100, Chapter 20.50, ‘Industrial Zoning Regulations’; amending Table 29-138, Section 20.55.203, Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed-Use Zoning District Use Regulations’; amending Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations’; amending Section 20.80.600, Part 8 ‘Gasoline Service Station Conversions,’ of Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations’; and incorporate provisions of Assembly Bill 2632 in Table 20-140, Section 20.70.100, Chapter 20.70, ‘Downtown Zoning Regulations; (8) Amend Chapter 20.80, ‘Specific Use Regulations,’ Part 11, ‘Off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ Section 20.80.900, ‘Off-Sale of Alcoholic Beverages’ to allow alcoholic beverages within previously established Entertainment Zone Boundary; (9) (I) Incorporate heat pumps by amending Chapter 20.30, ‘Residential Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.30.400, ‘Setback Areas - Setback area to be kept open, unobstructed, and unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.40, ‘Commercial Zoning Districts and Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District,’ Section 20.40.400, ‘Setback areas - open, unobstructed, and unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.50 ‘Industrial Zoning Districts,’ Section 20.50.270, ‘Setback areas - open, unobstructed, and unoccupied,’ Chapter 20.55, ‘Urban Village and Mixed-Use Zoning Districts,’ and Section 20.55.101, ‘Exceptions to Setback Regulations;’ (10) Amend Section 20.55.104, “MUN Mixed Use Neighborhood Development Standards’ to revise existing development standards for improved clarity; (11) Amend Chapter 20.100, ‘Administration and Permits’, Part 7, ‘Special Use Permits’ to incorporate amendment provisions and add Section 20.100.860, ‘Amendment Findings;’ and (12) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes within those sections of Title 19 or Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code.  CEQA: Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report - 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (Resolution No. 2023-262) and Addenda thereto. File Nos. PP25-001 & ER25-220. Planning Commission recommends approval (9-0-1; Casey absent) (Item 5.d on the 11/19/2025 Planning Commission agenda). (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Public Safety

    Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code.

    Approve an ordinance amending Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) Revise the immediate reporting requirement to the Police Department related to the discovery of crimes at cardroom premises from immediately upon discovery to either immediately upon discovery or, when immediate reporting is not feasible, then promptly upon making a determination that conduct has occurred which raises a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, without compromising responsiveness to potential criminal conduct and revise the requirement to report to the Division of Gaming Control any conduct which raises a reasonable suspicion of a violation of Title 16 from four hours to no later than the next business day; (b) Expand the allowable betting layout design from 10 to 20 betting squares per player-position per card table, requiring advance approval from the Division of Gaming Control and labeling of all betting opportunities on table layouts to align with modern gaming practices; (c) Repeal Section 16.18.075 (Limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises) as unnecessary given the minimal number of affected patrons and the disproportionate administrative effort required for enforcement; (d) Remove the four-tournament-per-year limit and add an exception to the existing 25% charitable contribution requirement for cardrooms that make lump-sum charitable contributions under settlement agreements; (e) Expressly permit the cardrooms to offer complimentary or discounted food and non-alcoholic beverages to patrons, provided such items are not conditioned on gambling participation and records are maintained, consistent with state law and responsible gaming principles; and (f) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police) [Deferred from 12/2/2025 - Item 4.1 (25-1258)

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    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Request for Proposals Rebid for Automated Teller Machine Concessions at the San José Mineta International Airport.

    (a) Approve the selection of the top-ranking proposer for the request for proposals rebid for automated teller machine concessions at the San José Mineta International Airport. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with Bank of America, National Association for automated teller machine services at the San José Mineta International Airport for the initial term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029, and exercise up to three one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2032. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Airport)

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    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to City Council Policy 9-5, Travel by Elected and Appointed City Officials.

    Adopt a resolution amending the City Council Policy 9-5 for Travel by Elected and Appointed City Officials to revise the travel guidelines. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk/City Manager)

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    Consent Agenda

    City Manager’s Travel to Chula Vista, California.

    Authorize travel for City Manager, Jennifer A. Maguire, to Chula Vista, California, on January 8-10, 2026 to participate in the Large Cities Executive Forum. 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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    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Amendment to the CALeVIP Services Agreement with the Center for Sustainable Energy.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Energy or her designee to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Services Agreement by and between the City of San José and the Center for Sustainable Energy, extending the term dated July 8, 2020, through July 1, 2026, with no additional funds. 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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    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Gillig LLC for Electric Buses.

    (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (1) Execute a purchase order with Gillig LLC (Livermore, CA) for two new 40’ low floor plus electric buses with a 290” wheelbase beginning on or about December 16, 2025, and ending on or about December 15, 2026, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,569,301; (2) Approve a contingency of $280,000 for unanticipated modifications to the electric buses order and specifications, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (3) Exercise up to six one-year options to extend the term of the purchase order, with the last option ending on or about December 15, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Airport Renewal and Replacement Fund: (1) Increase the Zero Emissions Buses Appropriation to the Airport Department by $333,000; and (2) Decrease the Ending Fund Balance by $333,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Finance/City Manager)

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    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus, LLC for an Electronic Filing System for Form 700 and Campaign Finance Forms.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus, LLC. (Saint Paul, MN) for an electronic filing system for Form 700 and Campaign Finance Forms, to extend the term of the agreement for an additional one-year option term, for a total of seven options through December 31, 2026, under the same material terms and conditions as the original agreement, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $62,754 for the option period beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 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. (Finance)

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    Consent Agenda

    Report on the Request for Proposals for an Emergency Management AI-Integration Data Modeling Solution.

    Accept the report on the Request for Proposals for an emergency management AI-integration data modeling solution and adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement with Ladris Technologies, Inc. (Grass Valley, CA) for the development and implementation of disaster preparedness and emergency modeling software and services to support planning and response efforts for emergencies requiring evacuation, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $580,000, for the initial term ending on or around January 31, 2027, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments and change orders as required, to address unanticipated changes, software subscriptions, modules, integrations, and related professional services, for a contingency amount not-to-exceed $50,000 during the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (c) Negotiate and execute up to five one-year options to extend the term of the Agreement through on or around January 31, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

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    Consent Agenda

    Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services.

    (a) Accept the report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s background investigations consultant services. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with DR Associates International to provide background investigations for an initial five-year term beginning February 10, 2026, through February 9, 2031, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $630,000 for the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; (2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (3) Exercise up to five one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through January 1, 2036, 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. (Fire)

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    Consent Agenda

    Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Affordable Housing Impact Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee Annual Report.

    Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Affordable Housing Impact Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee Annual Report prepared in accordance with the California Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code section 66000 et seq.) on the status and expenditure plans for the City’s Affordable Housing Impact Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Housing)

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    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Reallocation of Acquisition Funding to the Construction-Permanent Loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development.

    (a) Accept the staff report on the status of the Gateway Tower loan commitments. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the reallocation of acquisition funding to increase the construction-permanent loan to $38,440,000. CEQA: Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Gateway Tower Mixed-Use Development Project (Resolution No. 78005), and Addenda, thereto. Council District 3. (Housing)

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    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Programs Serving Households Experiencing Homelessness for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute extension amendments to existing grant agreements for the following programs serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, categorized by service type: (a) Crisis Intervention Programs (1) LifeMoves (Safe Parking for Recreational Vehicles program at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority lot on Santa Teresa Boulevard) in an amount not to exceed $765,740 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026; (2) WeHOPE (Safe Parking for Recreational Vehicles program at 1300 Berryessa Road) in an amount not to exceed $1,402,071 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026; (3) WeHOPE (Dignity on Wheels program) in an amount not to exceed $550,000 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026; (b) Motel Programs (1) WeHOPE (Plaza Hotel) in an amount not to exceed $791,988 retroactively from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; (2) LifeMoves (Motel Voucher Program) in an amount not to exceed $2,425,440 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026; (c) Support Services Programs (1) Bill Wilson (Youth Housing and Support Program) in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. CEQA: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and addenda thereto, File No. ER22-198 for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs. (Housing/City Manager)

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    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the City Pay Plan.

    (a) Adopt a resolution amending the City of San José Pay Plan, effective December 21, 2025, to create the following classifications: (1) Chief of Staff to the City Manager (Unclassified) (1142) with an annual pensionable salary range of $176,160.37 to $284,576.11; and (2) Executive Office Administrator, City Manager’s Office (Unclassified) (1384) with an annual pensionable salary range of $###,###.## to $###,###.##. (b) Approve the following position changes in the Office of the City Manager: (1) Delete 1.0 Senior Supervisor, Administration; and (2) Add 1.0 Executive Administrator. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Human Resources/City Manager)

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    Consent Agenda

    Report on Request for Proposals for the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management.

    (a) Accept the report on the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management Request for Proposal (RFP) process and results; and (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a grant agreement, and all other necessary and/or ancillary documents, and any amendments thereto with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for the City-owned Gardner Community Center in an amount not- to- exceed $1,000,000 through June 30, 2029. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council District 6. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the 2025 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to: (a) Apply to and accept the 2025 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant in the amount of $1,350,000; (b) Execute any Grant Agreements, amendments, and all related documents, including online certifications at time of award application, award acceptance, and reimbursement requests. 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. (Police)

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  23. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant and Revised 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Grant. - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL

    (a) Approve the proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Grant in the amount of $1,496,772 and authorize the Chief of Police to amend the Spending Plan in conformity to the budget priorities set out in this memorandum and in the event State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant payments are less or more than expected. (b) Approve the revised 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the additional Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant in the amount of $1,520,161. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Source Resolution amendments in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund: (1) Increase the estimate for Revenue from State of California by $3,016,933; (2) Establish the SLES Grant 2025-2027 City-Wide Expense appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $1,496,772; and (3) Increase the SLES Grant 2024-2026 City-Wide Expense appropriation to the Police Department in the amount of $1,520,161. 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. (Police/City Manager)

  24. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    2024-2025 Annual Development In-Lieu Fee Report.

    Adopt a resolution: (a) Accepting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual and Five-Year Development In-Lieu Fee Report prepared in accordance with the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq.) on the status of the in-lieu fees collected by the City of San José from developers in lieu of construction of public improvements; and (b) Making certain findings as required by California Government Code Section 66001(d)(1). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Public Works)

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  25. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with HNTB Corporation for the US 101 / Mabury - Berryessa - Oakland Corridor Improvement Project.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Second Amendment to the consultant agreement between the City and HNTB Corporation for engineering consultant services for the US 101 / Mabury-Berryessa-Oakland Corridor Improvement Project to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $1,800,000, from $9,000,000 to $10,800,000, and extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Council Districts 3, 4. (Transportation)

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  26. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Resolution Establishing Speed Limits.

    Adopt a resolution repealing Resolution No. 2025-304 and set forth speed limits in the City of San José in compliance with state law to: (a) Re-establish speed limits with changes to 19 roadways, including portions of Barack Obama Boulevard, Blossom Hill Road, Branham Lane, Canoas Garden Avenue, Curtner Avenue, First Street, Hellyer Avenue, Johnson Avenue, King Road, Little Orchard Street, Prospect Road, Samaritan Drive, San Ignacio Avenue, Snell Avenue, Suncrest Avenue, 10th Street, Tully Road, Vistapark Drive, and Winchester Boulevard; (b) Maintain current speed limit on portions of Alum Rock Avenue, Branham Avenue, Hassler Parkway, Tasman Drive, and Yerba Buena Road; and (c) Make administrative corrections to the speed limit resolution as described in this memorandum. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guideline Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation)

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  27. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10594 - 2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #2 Project.

    (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10594 - 2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #2 Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Spencon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,224,200; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $122,420. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 2, 5, 8. (Transportation/Public Works)

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Neighborhood Services

    Extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance on the Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses.

    Approve an ordinance extending the urgency interim Ordinance No. 31270 of the City of San José, establishing a temporary moratorium on the issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses to businesses at new locations within San José, and setting forth findings to support such extension. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS EXTENSION OF URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE REQUIRES 8 OR MORE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES. City Charter Section 605(d) CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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  29. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for Grant Monitoring Services.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with The Pun Group LLP, for grant monitoring services, to increase the maximum total compensation by $135,000 from $731,500 to $866,500 for the period of January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

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  30. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites.

    (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute Emergency Interim Housing program grant agreements with the following nonprofit service providers: (1) HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County for the following Emergency Interim Housing sites: (i) Felipe in an amount not to exceed $1,248,122 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (ii) Mabury in an amount not to exceed $1,227,854 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (iii) Monterey/Bernal in an amount not to exceed $1,719,027 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (iv) Rue Ferrari in an amount not to exceed $3,887,180 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (v) Via del Oro in an amount not to exceed $2,749,804 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; (2) LifeMoves for the Guadalupe Emergency Interim Housing site in an amount not to exceed $1,384,900 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026; and (3) PATH for the Evans Lane Emergency Interim Housing site in an amount not to exceed $2,016,404 from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to accept the contribution of $3,000,000 from HCA Healthcare/Good Samaritan to fund operations for the Cherry Emergency Interim Housing site and affordable housing projects, and to negotiate and execute related documents to receive grant funds without requiring further City Council action. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute an amendment to the current grant agreement with HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County to replace Measure E Funding with the new HCA Healthcare/Good Samaritan funds, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to provide supporting services, 24/7 site operations, and asset management at the Cherry Emergency Interim Housing site in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (d) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund: (1) Decrease the Measure E - 15% Homeless Support Programs Reserve by $3,926,546; and (2) Increase the Interim Housing Construction and Operations (15% HSP) appropriation to the Housing Department by $3,926,546. (e) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the General Fund: (1) Decrease the Interim Housing - Rue Ferrari Expansion Capital Improvements appropriation to the Public Works Department by $1,200,000; and (2) Increase the Interim Housing Construction and Operation City-Wide Expenses appropriation to the Housing Department by $1,200,000. (f) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund: (1) Establish an estimate for Revenue from Local Agencies in the amount of $3,000,000; and (2) Establish the HCA Healthcare / Good Sam appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $3,000,000. (g) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Fund: (1) Decrease the Homelessness Prevention System appropriation to the Housing Department by 1,000,000; and (2) Increase the Street Outreach and Support Services appropriation to the Housing Department by $1,000,000. CEQA: Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Addenda thereto for the Emergency Interim Housing Programs, File No. ER22-198. Council Districts 2, 3, 6, 7, and 10. (Housing/City Manager)

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  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment.

    Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to decrease the Shared Micro-Mobility Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee from $139 per device to $100 per device, effective January 1, 2026. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Transportation/City Manager) [Deferred from 12/9/2025 Item 2.15 (25-1286)]

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  32. Agenda Ready
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.

    (a) Ordinance No. 31279 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.88 Gross Acres, Situated South of the Eastern Terminus of Bern Court (908 Bern Court) (APN: 241-15-009) from the LI(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 12/2/2025 - Item 10.1(a) (25-1265)] (b) Ordinance No. 31280 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 13.48.020 and Section 13.48.240 of Chapter 13.48 of Title 13 of the San José Municipal Code to Add Definitions for “Detrimental,” “Historic Integrity,” and “Substantial Alteration,” Clarify Definitions for “Historic District” and “Landmark,” Clarify the Application of Historic Preservation Permit Findings, and Require Overriding Findings when Work is Detrimental to a Landmark or Property in a Historic District. [Passed for Publication on 12/2/2025 - Item 10.2(b) (25-1267)]

  33. Agenda Ready
    Approval of Council Minutes

    Approval of City Council Minutes.

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 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.

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City Council

Closed Session At 9:30 A.m.

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    First Amendments to the Agreements with HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. for On-Call Planning and Environmental Professional Consulting Services at the San José Mineta International Airport.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendments to the Master Consultant Services Agreements with HNTB Corporation and Landrum & Brown, Inc. for on-call planning and environmental professional consulting services, increasing the combined maximum compensation by $1,000,000 with no change to the term of the agreements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Citywide. (Airport)

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.

    Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the City of San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEMS 3.4 AND 9.1

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    External Auditor’s Report: Report to Those Charged with Governance for the Year Ended June 30, 2025.

    Accept the Report to Those Charged with Governance for the year ended June 30, 2025, as issued by Macias Gini & O’Connell LLP, the City’s external auditor. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEMS 3.3 AND 9.1

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.

    Accept the Comprehensive Annual Debt Report for the City of San José for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance)

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the Computer Aided Dispatch System.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Master Service Agreement with Intergraph Corporation (Madison, AL) for the Computer Aided Dispatch System, to: (a) Extend the term of the agreement for up to four additional one-year option terms, through December 31, 2029, subject to the appropriation of funds. (b) Increase the compensation by $8,030,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $19,909,000, 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. (Finance)

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Actions Related to the 9153 - Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade (2018 Measure T) Project.

    (a) Award of a contract for the construction of the 9153 - Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade (2018 Measure T) Project to Rodan Builders, Inc. pursuant to City of San José Charter Section 1217(h) for the Base Bid and Bid Alternate No. 1 and Bid Alternate No. 2 in the amount of $6,091,858. (b) Approve a 20% contingency in the amount of $1,218,372. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond: (1) Increase the Measure T - Tenant Improvement 911 Call Center Upgrade appropriation to the Public Works Department by $4,873,000; and (2) Decrease the Measure T - Program Reserve (Public Safety) appropriation by $4,873,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-018, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for existing facilities. Council District 3. (Public Works/City Manager)

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Actions Related to the Issuance of Non-Exclusive Franchise Agreements for the Collection, Transport, and Delivery of Residential Clean-out Material and Construction and Demolition Debris.

    (a) Conduct a public hearing on the applications of the five companies listed below for non-exclusive franchises for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris: (1) Compactor Management Company, LLC; (2) MTB Demolition; (3) Bayview Industrial Services, Inc.; (4) Dumpster Pro, Inc.; and (5) TDB Incorporated. (b) Approve ordinances granting the non-exclusive franchises to the five companies listed above. (c) Approve the non-exclusive franchise agreements with the five companies for the collection, transport, and delivery of residential clean-out material and construction and demolition debris, from the effective date of the ordinance granting the non-exclusive franchises through December 31, 2026 and authorize the Director of Environmental Services or his designee to negotiate and execute amendments to the non-exclusive franchise agreement during the term to conform with any changes to the requirements for the construction and demolition debris program. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER23-279, CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 for Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. (Environmental Services)

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Community & Economic Development

    Actions Related to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing for the Homelessness Prevention System Funding.

    (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute a grant agreement amendment with the County of Santa Clara’s Office of Supportive Housing, in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000, with an additional $2,579,023 in unspent funds from the April 2025 authorization, retroactive from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, for the Homelessness Prevention System Funding. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Real Property Transfer Tax Fund: (1) Decrease the Measure E - 10% Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance Reserve by $275,000; and (2) Increase the Homeless Prevention and Rental Assistance (10% HPRA) appropriation to the Housing Department by $275,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Redevelopment - Successor Agency

    Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José - Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2025.

    Accept the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Independent Auditor’s Reports and Basic Financial Statements for the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Finance) TO BE HEARD CONCURRENTLY WITH ITEMS 3.3 AND 3.4

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Purchase Order with WECO Industries, LLC for Sewer Monitoring Parts and Supplies.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the purchase orders with WECO Industries, LLC (Vacaville, CA), for sewer monitoring parts and supplies, with the last option ending on or about June 13, 2030, 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)

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Business Tax and Business Improvement Districts Assessment Amnesty Programs.

    (a) Approve an ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance or her designee to administer a Business Tax Amnesty Program which forgives taxpayers who pay certain past due business taxes from liability for the remaining past due business taxes, interest, and penalties. (b) Approve an ordinance authorizing a Business Improvement District Assessment Amnesty Program for the Downtown, Japantown, Tully Road, and Monterey Corridor Business Improvement Districts, and any new Business Improvement Districts, and any new Business Improvement Districts established on or prior to December 31, 2026, to run concurrently with the Business Tax Amnesty 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. (Finance)

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Adoption of an Official Park Name for a New Public Park at Senter Road and Serenade Way.

    Adopt “Tsugio Fujimoto Park” as the official name for the park located along Senter Road between Serenade Way and Diamond Heights Drive, as recommended by staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission and as a result of the public outreach process. CEQA Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making results in no changes to the physical environment. Council District 2. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    2026 Weed Abatement Program Commencement Report.

    Adopt a resolution: (a) Accepting the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report compiled by the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program; (b) Declaring that those certain noxious or dangerous seasonal and recurrent weeds, growing or likely to be growing, and refuse, situated or likely to be situated, on those properties identified in the Weed Abatement Commencement Report are a public nuisance; and (c) Directing the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program to mail a Notice of Public Hearing to occur on February 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. before the City Council to property owners of affected real properties on the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report pursuant to Chapter 9.12 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code and the Weed Abatement 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)

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    San José Police Foundation Donation of Equipment for Police Fixed-Wing Aircraft.

    Adopt a resolution accepting a donation from the San José Police Foundation of required equipment for the new Police Department fixed-wing aircraft, including a camera imaging system and associated mount, and dual workstation monitors, with a combined value of $1,523,394. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. PP17-010 for City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police)

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Third Amendment to the Agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc. for Consultant and Professional Engineering Services for FEMA Kelley Park Storm Outfall and FEMA Alum Rock Park Mineral Spring Embankment Projects.

    Approve the Third Amendment to the Standard Agreement with Cal Engineering & Geology, Inc., to extend the term retroactively from October 31, 2024, to October 31, 2029, and decrease the maximum compensation from $754,540 to $642,801 for the sole purpose of completing the Federal Emergency Management Agency Kelley Park Storm Outfall (SCSJC88/PW1137) and Federal Emergency Management Agency Alum Rock Park Mineral Spring Embankment (SCSJG01/PW745) projects. CEQA: Exempt, File No. PP18-003, CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (a), Emergency Projects. Council District 4. (Public Works)

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project.

    (a) Accept the report on the status of the 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project, acknowledging contractor performance issues and failure to complete the project per contract requirements. (b) Terminate the existing 9365 - Happy Hollow Park and Zoo Fossa Night House Project contract with VNH Builders. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute agreements and any ancillary documents with the surety, American Contractors Indemnity Company, and any construction contractor to complete the project. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-077, 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. Council District 7. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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  17. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment. - DEFERRED

    Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. 72737, as amended) to decrease the Shared Micro-Mobility Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee from $139 per device to $100 per device, effective January 1, 2026. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-005, CEQA Guidelines Section 15273, Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges. (Transportation/City Manager)

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  18. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Appeals Hearing Board Interview.

    (a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill three (3) Member-at-Large seats for terms beginning January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2029 on the Appeals Hearing Board. (b) If any vacancies remain, direct the City Clerk to continue recruitment efforts and bring forward additional applicants for consideration. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

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  19. Agenda Ready
    Mayor & Council Excused Absence Request

    Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

    Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on December 3, 2025, due to authorized City business to attend the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO) meeting. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei)

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Neighborhood Services And Education Committee (Nse)

Special Joint Meeting Of The City Of San José Neighborhood Services And Education Committee And County Of Santa Clara Children, Seniors, And Families Committee

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    a. Receive a report regarding the City of San Jose’s Children and Youth Services Master Plan b. Receive a report regarding the County of Santa Clara’s Latino Health Assessment and gun violence prevention efforts. c. Discussion of opportunities to collaborate on intersecting City and County priorities with respect to the Children and Youth Services Master Plan, Latino Health Assessment and gun violence prevention efforts.

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Community & Economic Development Committee (Ced)

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Team San José Annual Performance Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

    (a) Accept the audit report on the annual performance of Team San José. (b) Refer and cross-reference this audit report to be heard by the full City Council for approval at its meeting on January 13, 2026. (City Auditor)

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    City Council Focus Area Status Report: Building More Housing.

    Accept the status report on the Building More Housing Focus Area. (Housing/Planning, Building and Code Enforecment/Public Works/Fire)

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    City Council Focus Area Status Report: Growing Our Economy.

    Accept the status report on the Growing our Economy Focus Area. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs/Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

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Public Safety, Finance And Strategic Support Committee (Psfss)

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Fire Department Inventory Controls Over Controlled Substances Audit Report.

    (a) Accept the report on the audit of the Fire Department's inventory controls over controlled substances. (b) Refer and cross-reference this audit report to be heard by the full City Council for approval at its meeting on December 16, 2025. (City Auditor)

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    City Council Focus Area Status Report: Increasing Community Safety.

    Accept the status report on outcome measures, performance measures, and major activities for the Increasing Community Safety City Council Focus Area. (Police/Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services/Transportation)

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Consent-Committee Agenda

    Bi-Monthly Financial Report for September/October 2025.

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

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Consent-Committee Agenda

    First Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

    (a) Accept the first quarter (period ending September 30, 2025) financial reports in the areas of: (1) Debt Management; (2) Investment Management; (3) Revenue Management; and (4) Purchasing and Risk Management (b) Refer and cross-reference the First Quarter Financial Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to be heard by the full City Council for approval at its meeting on January 13, 2026.

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole

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    Review Final Agenda

    Review December 9, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Review Final Agenda

    Review December 16, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    The Public Record for November 13, 2025 - November 20, 2025. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for November 13, 2025 - November 20, 2025.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Update to the August-December 2025 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan. (City Manager)

    Approve an amendment to the August-December 2025 Neighborhood Services and Education Committee Work Plan to add a Joint Special Meeting of the City of San José Neighborhood Services and Education Committee and the County of Santa Clara Children, Seniors and Families Committee on Children and Youth Services Master Plan, Latino Health Assessment, and gun violence prevention coordination on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. December 10, 2025 (10:00 A.M.) SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSÉ NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA CHILDREN, SENIORS AND FAMILIES COMMITTEE Children and Youth Services Master Plan, Latino Health Assessment, and Gun Violence Prevention Coordination. Purpose: Receive a status report on coordination between the City of San José and County of Santa Clara on the City of San José’s Children and Youth Services Master Plan and the County of Santa Clara’s Latino Health Assessment and gun violence prevention efforts. (Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services)

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Historic Preservation Ordinance Reform. (Mahan, Foley, Tordillos, Mulcahy, and Cohen)

    1. Direct the City Manager to return to City Council by March 2026 with options and analysis for the following: a) Establish an enhanced outreach program for property owners of properties on the Historic Resources Inventory to inform them of relevant historic preservation regulations, including the San José Historic Preservation Ordinance. b) Establish an amnesty program for unpermitted construction on structures in the historic resources inventory that do not create health and safety hazards. c) Provide a legal framework for certain structures on the historic inventory to be demolished or removed from the inventory where substandard structures exist and/or where the historic features of the structure are no longer evident. d) Modernize historic preservation regulations to allow for installation of windows and other building elements that support the City’s climate, wildfire, safety, and energy efficiency goals. 2. Conduct analysis on the above in consultation with stakeholders including the Developers Roundtable, the Japantown Community Congress, and the Preservation Action Council of San Jose (PacSJ). [Referred from 11/19/2025 - Item C.1 (ROGC 25-370)]

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City Council

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Closed Session Agenda

    Closed Session Agenda
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Approval of Council Minutes

    Approval of City Council Minutes.

    (a) Special City Council Closed Session Minutes of November 3, 2025. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of October 29, 2025. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of November 5, 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.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to Purchase Order with Bluum USA, Inc. for Citywide Ruggedized Laptops and Related Accessories.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to amend OP65997 issued in favor of Bluum USA, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) for the procurement of ruggedized laptops and related accessories, to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $3,450,000 from $550,000to $4,000,000, 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. (Finance)

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to Spectator Fines for Illegal Fireworks Exhibitions.

    Approve an ordinance of the City of San José amending Title 10, Chapter 10.17, Part 2, Section 10.17.105 of the San José Municipal Code to increase the fine for spectators of illegal fireworks exhibitions from $25 to $500. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Fire)

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Seventh Amendment to the Master Agreement with Conger Moss Guillard Landscape Architecture for the St. James Park Design Project.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a Seventh Amendment to the Master Agreement with Conger Moss Guillard Landscape Architecture for the St. James Park Design Project to increase the maximum total compensation by $800,000, from $5,950,000 to $6,750,000, and to extend the master agreement through June 30, 2027. CEQA: Environmental Impact Report for the St. James Park Capital Vision and Levitt Pavilion (Resolution No. 79770), File No. PP16-037. Council District 3. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10593 - 2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #1 Project.

    (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10593 - 2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #1 Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, Spencon Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,442,450; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $144,245. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council Districts 1, 9, 10. (Transportation/Public Works)

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the 9157 - Fire Station 8 Relocation (2018 Measure T) Project.

    (a) Approve an increase to the construction contingency for the 9157- Fire Station No. 8 Relocation (2018 Measure T) Project from 10% to 12%, in the amount of $210,520, resulting in a new contingency amount of $1,263,120. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Public Safety and Infrastructure Bond Fund: (1) Increase the Measure T - Fire Station 8 Relocation appropriation to the Public Works Department by $900,000; and (2) Decrease the Measure T - Program Reserve (Public Safety) appropriation by $900,000. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fire Station No. 8 Project, File No. ER-22-063. Council District 3. (Public Works/City Manager)

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds (Green Bonds).

    Adopt a resolution: (a) Approving, in connection with the issuance and sale of the California Community Choice Financing Authority Clean Energy Project Revenue Bonds (Green Bonds) in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $1,250,000,000 to finance the acquisition of a long-term supply of electricity on a prepaid basis for the City of San José, in substantially final form, Appendix A to an Official Statement, a Power Supply Contract, a Custodial Agreement, a Letter Agreement, and a Prepaid Energy Project Administration Agreement; and (b) Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, and other authorized officers of the City of San José to execute and deliver such documents and any other related documents in connection therewith. 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. (Finance/Energy)

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Acceptance of Retirement Plans’ Comprehensive Annual Investment Fee Reports for Calendar Year 2024.

    Accept the following reports: (a) Police and Fire Retirement Plan Comprehensive Annual Fee Report for calendar year 2024. (b) Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Comprehensive Annual Fee report for calendar year 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memorandums that involve no approvals of any City action. (Retirement Services)

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Actions Related to the 10400 - Park Bundle - 9111 North San Pedro Park and 9102 Bassett Park Project for the Elizabeth P. Boyer Park and City Gardens Park.

    (a) Report on bids and award a contract for the construction of 10400 - Park Bundle - 9111 North San Pedro Park and 9102 Bassett Park Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, QLM Inc., for the base bid and Bid Alternate Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 8 in the amount of $5,603,700. (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $560,370. (c) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Subdivision Park Trust Fund: (1) Establish the North San Pedro Parks Area Construction appropriation to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $6,668,000; (2) Decrease the North San Pedro Area Parks Reserve by $5,642,000; (3) Decrease the Future PDO/ PIO Projects Reserve by $837,000; and (4) Decrease the North San Pedro Area Parks Master Plans appropriation by $189,000. (d) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Construction Tax and Property Conveyance Tax Fund: Parks Purposes Council District 3: (1) Establish the North San Pedro Area Parks Construction appropriation to the Parks, Recreation, Neighborhood Services Department in the amount of $786,000; and (2) Decrease the North San Pedro Area Parks Reserve by $786,000. (e) In accordance with City Council-approved Budget Principle #8, certify that funding the annual operations and maintenance costs for the City Gardens Park, which is estimated to exceed $100,000 annually in the General Fund shall be made available in the applicable year of the cost impact. CEQA: Addendum to Downtown Strategy 2040 Final Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 78942) File No. PP20-001. Council District 3. (Public Works/Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services/City Manager)

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Public Safety

    Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code. - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL

    Approve an ordinance amending Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code to: (a) Modify the reporting requirements related to the discovery of crimes and regulatory violations at cardroom premises; (b) Update betting structure and table layout rules to align with modern gaming practices; (c) Repeal Section 16.18.075 (Limitations on continuous presence at cardroom premises) as unnecessary given the minimal number of affected patrons and the disproportionate administrative effort required for enforcement; (d) Modernize charitable contribution requirements for tournament play; (e) Expand permissible complimentary offerings to patrons consistent with state law and responsible gaming principles; and (f) Make other technical, non-substantive, or formatting changes. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Police)

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Climate Smart San José Semi-Annual Status Report and Updated Plan.

    As recommended by the Transportation and Environment Committee on October 6, 2025: (a) Accept the Climate Smart San José semi-annual update covering March to August 2025. (b) Approve the updated Climate Smart San José plan. (c) Approve the change from semi-annual to annual Climate Smart updates to the Transportation and Environment Committee and to the City Council. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Energy) [Transportation and Environment Committee referral 10/6/2025 - Item (d)3]

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    San José Clean Energy Pilot Program Options.

    Adopt a resolution approving the development of a contractor incentive pilot program with a cost not to exceed $100,000 to encourage local contractors to install electric heat pumps in lieu of proceeding with an electric leaf blower incentive pilot program. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity. (Energy)

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    San José Clean Energy Customer Bill Credits.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Energy Department to issue bill credits to San José Clean Energy customers in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Energy)

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    C25-038 & ER25-190 - Conforming Rezoning for Certain Real Property Located at the Eastern Terminus of Bern Court.

    Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.88-gross-acre site located south of the eastern terminus of Bern Court (908 Bern Court, APN: 241-15-009) from the LI(PD) Planned Development Zoning District to the CIC Combined Industrial/Commercial Zoning District. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Envision San José 2040 General Plan EIR (Resolution No. 76041) and the Envision San José General Plan Supplemental EIR (Resolution No. 77617), and Addenda thereto. Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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  17. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    PP24-012 - San José Eichler Neighborhood Objective Design Standards.

    Adopt a resolution approving the San José Eichler Neighborhood Objective Design Standards for exterior changes to Eichler houses listed on the San José Historic Resources Inventory that require a Single Family House Permit or other Planning permit that involves historic review. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines 15060(c)(2) and 15378 (No potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment); CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption; and CEQA Guidelines 15331, Historic Resource Rehabilitation Exemption. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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  18. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Regular Agenda

    PP25-005 - Amendment to the Title 13 (Historic Preservation) of the San José Municipal Code.

    (a) Approve the Addendum to the Downtown Strategy 2040 Final Environmental Impact Report and the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. (b) Approve an ordinance amending the Chapter 13.48 (Historic Preservation) of Title 13 of the San José Municipal Code by adding definitions for “detrimental”, “historic integrity” and “substantial alteration”, clarifying definitions for “historic district” and “landmark”, clarifying the application of historic preservation permit findings and adding permit findings to allow the City Council to make certain overriding findings by resolution when work is detrimental to a landmark or property in a historic district. CEQA: Addendum to the Downtown Strategy 2040 Final Environmental Impact Report and the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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  19. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Boards and Commissions Appointment.

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Airport Commission: (1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Julian Lake for a term ending June 30, 2029; and (2) District 9 Seat: Appoint Mitchell Ehrlich for a term ending June 30, 2029. (b) Arts Commission: (1) District 5 Seat: Appoint Minerva Sarellano for a term ending June 30, 2026. (c) Climate Advisory Commission: (1) Community Representative Seat: Appoint Christine Nguyen Vaeth for a term ending December 31, 2027; (2) Community Representative Seat: Appoint Eric Michaud for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; (3) Climate Science Expertise Seat: Appoint Glen Garfunkel for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; (4) Climate Science Expertise Seat: Appoint Macwin Savio Dsouza for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; (5) Power Planning Expertise Seat: Appoint Victor Niemeyer for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029; and (6) Community-Based Organization Seat: Appoint Karen Nelson for a term of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029. (d) Historic Landmarks Commission: (1) Citywide Seat: Appoint Jimi Kogura for a term ending June 30, 2026. (e) Housing and Community Development Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Marika Buchholz for a term ending June 30, 2029; (2) District 4 Seat: Appoint Thoa Hoang for a term ending June 30, 2027; (3) District 6 Seat: Appoint Jennifer Cretella for a term ending June 30, 2027; and (4) District 8 Seat: Appoint Oscar Quiroz-Medrano for a term ending June 30, 2027. (f) Library and Education Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Karina Solano for a term ending June 30, 2029; and (2) District 10 Seat: Appoint Sharon Holt for a term ending June 30, 2027. (g) Measure T Community Oversight Committee: (1) District 8 Seat: Appoint Sheikh Nayeem for a term beginning on the date of appointment. (h) Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint Robert Gonzalez for a term ending June 30, 2029. (i) Planning Commission: (1) District 3 Seat: Appoint TBD for a term ending June 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

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  20. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Proclamation for the Holiday Children Book Drive and the Holiday Children Book Drive Sponsored by Council District 1 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 November 19, 2025: (a) Approve the Proclamation for the Holiday Children Book Drive scheduled on December 4, 2025 and the Holiday Children Book Drive scheduled on December 4-18, 2025 as City Council sponsored Special Events 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. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 11/19/2025 - Item B.2]

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  21. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 9 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on November 19, 2025: (a) Retroactively approve the Tower Lighting for the National Women’s Soccer League Championship Welcome scheduled on November 20-22, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the World AIDS Day Flag Raising scheduled on December 2, 2025, World AIDS Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled for December 1-4, 2025, and World AIDS Day Quilt Display in the Rotunda on December 1-2, 2025, as City Council sponsored Special Events and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) 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 (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. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 11/19/2025 - Item B.3]

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Annual Merit Increases and Additional Executive Leave for Council Appointees.

    Adopt a resolution approving a 2.5% merit increase for the City Manager, City Clerk, City Auditor, and Independent Police Auditor retroactively effective to July 1, 2025, and granting an additional forty (40) hours of executive leave to each of these Council Appointees for the payroll calendar year 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) Rules Committee referral 11/19/2025 - Item A.2.a

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  23. Agenda Ready
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.

    (a) Ordinance No. 31273 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 6.88 of Title 6 of the San José Municipal Code to Update the Term of Registration to Be Based on Fiscal Year to Align with the Annual Operating Fee; Increase the Number of Allowed Delivery Locations to Correspond with the Number of Allowed Retail Storefront Locations Per Business; Approve Other Changes to Update the San José Municipal Code to Better Align with State Regulations; and Make Other Technical, Non-Substantive, or Formatting Changes. [Passed for Publication on 11/18/2025 - Item 2.22 (25-1204)] (b) Ordinance No. 31274 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.0 Gross Acres Situated on the East Side of Roberts Avenue, Approximately 300 Feet Northwest of Le Compte Place (1170 Roberts Avenue; APN: 477-11-003) from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(Pd) Planned Development Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 11/18/2025 - Item 10.1(a)(2) (25-1218)] (c) Ordinance No. 31275 - An Ordinance of the City Of San José Rezoning Certain Real Property of Approximately 1.02 Gross Acres Situated on the East Side of Roberts Avenue, Approximately 100 Feet Northwest of Le Compte Place (1190 Roberts Avenue; APN: 477-11-001) from the R-1-8 Single-Family Residence Zoning District to the R-1-8(Pd) Planned Development Zoning District. [Passed for Publication on 11/18/2025 - Item 10.1(b)(2) (25-1219)]

Transportation And Environment Committee (T&e)

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Parking Enforcement Status Report.

    Accept the status report on parking enforcement related to vehicle concerns and service improvements that enhance prioritized outcomes and resident satisfaction. (Transportation/Police/Information Technology)

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Airport Asset Preservation and Expansion Status Report.

    Provide a status report on the Airport’s efforts to preserve current assets and enable future expansion efforts. (Airport)

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Regional Transportation Activities Annual Report.

    Accept the annual report on transportation funding, planning, programs, and projects of interest to the City involving regional, state, and federal agencies such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Caltrain, Metropolitan Transportation Commission, California High Speed Rail Authority, San Jose Mineta Airport Connector, and the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). (Transportation)

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    City Street Sweeping Performance Status Report.

    Accept the status report on the City’s street sweeping performance and the results of related pilots. (Transportation)

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  1. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising and Tower Lighting Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.

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  2. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of Black History Month 2026 Flag Raising and Tower Lighting Sponsored by Council District 1 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Kamei)

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval of the Firefighter Community Safety Outreach Event Sponsored by Council District 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.

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  4. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of the Firefighter Community Safety Outreach Event Sponsored by Council District 10 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Casey)

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval of the Holiday Tree Giveaway Event 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.

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval and Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events.

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of the Holiday Tree Giveaway Event 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. (Tordillos)

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Approval of Council Minutes

    Approval of City Council Minutes.

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of Various Events Sponsored by Council District 5 as City Council Sponsored Special Events to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Events. (Ortiz)

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of Muwekma Ohlone Tribe Flag Raising Sponsored by Council District 5 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Ortiz)

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    PP25-001 - Amendment to Various Sections of the Municipal Code for Compliance with State Law and to Streamline Regulations.

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to City Council Policy 9-5, Travel by Elected and Appointed City Officials.

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Resolution Establishing Speed Limits.

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Review Final Agenda

    Review December 16, 2025 Final Agenda. a. Add New Items to Final Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Retroactive Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda on Thursday, December 4, 2025, for the Grateful Dead Celebration Sponsored by Council District 9 as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Foley)

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  16. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    External Quality Control Review of the Office of the City Auditor for the Period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025. (City Auditor)

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  17. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    2024-2025 Annual Development In-Lieu Fee Report.

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  18. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the 2025 California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Grant.

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  19. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Emergency Interim Housing Program Sites.

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  20. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Monthly Report of Activities for November 2025. (City Auditor)

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  21. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Reallocation of Acquisition Funding to the Construction-Permanent Loan for the Gateway Tower Affordable Housing Development.

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Transportation and Environment Committee Work Plan. (Mayor and Cohen)

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  23. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Amendment to the CALeVIP Services Agreement with the Center for Sustainable Energy.

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  24. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan. (Mayor and Doan)

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  25. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Community and Economic Development Committee Work Plan. (Mayor and Foley)

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  26. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    The Public Record for November 20, 2025 - December 4, 2025. (City Clerk)

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  27. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    City Manager’s Travel to Chula Vista, California.

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Community & Economic Development

    Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of the Alum Rock Santa Clara Street Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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  29. Agenda Ready
    Community & Economic Development

    Preliminary Actions Required for the Creation of The Alameda Business Improvement District and Levy of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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  30. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to Grant Agreements for Multiple Programs Serving Households Experiencing Homelessness for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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  31. Agenda Ready
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.
  32. Agenda Ready
    Neighborhood Services

    Extension of the Urgency Interim Ordinance on the Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Tobacco Retail Licenses.

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  33. Agenda Ready
    Neighborhood Services

    Abandoned Shopping Cart Retrieval Pilot Program Status Report.

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  34. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Downtown Revitalization and Housing Financing. (Tordillos)
  35. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Shared Micro-Mobility Device Fee Adjustment.

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  36. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10594 - 2026 Local Streets ADA Curb Ramps #2 Project.

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  37. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Second Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with HNTB Corporation for the US 101 / Mabury - Berryessa - Oakland Corridor Improvement Project.

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  38. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Proposed 2025-2027 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant and Revised 2024-2026 Spending Plan for the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund Grant. - RECOMMEND DEFERRAL
  39. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on Request for Proposals for the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management.

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  40. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for Grant Monitoring Services.

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  41. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services.

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  42. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Report on the Request for Proposals for an Emergency Management AI-Integration Data Modeling Solution.

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  43. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Affordable Housing Impact Fee and Commercial Linkage Fee Annual Report.

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  44. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Granicus, LLC for an Electronic Filing System for Form 700 and Campaign Finance Forms.

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  45. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Purchase Order with Gillig LLC for Electric Buses.

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    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Request for Proposals Rebid for Automated Teller Machine Concessions at the San José Mineta International Airport.

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    Public Safety

    Amendment to Title 16 (Gaming Control) of the San José Municipal Code.

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    Review Final Agenda

    Review December 23, 2025 Draft Agenda. - Cancelled