City Council14 matters
- Agenda ReadyStrategic Support2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review.
(a) Approve the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Report. (b) Adopt related Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various funds as detailed in Section III (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up Actions) of the 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Report. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action; and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)
Attachments
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review ReportOpen 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review Report
- Memorandum from Doan, Campos, Candelas & Ortiz, 2/6/26Open Memorandum from Doan, Campos, Candelas & Ortiz, 2/6/26
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportPotential Ballot Measure Increasing Transient Occupancy Tax.
Adopt a resolution: Adopt a resolution: (a) Calling and giving notice, on its own motion, for a Special Municipal Election to be consolidated with the statewide direct primary election occurring in the County of Santa Clara on June 2, 2026, to submit to the electors of the City of San José a measure to amend the San José Municipal Code to increase the City’s General Fund portion of the Transient Occupancy (hotel) Tax from 4% to 6%, with the following statement of the measure to be printed in the ballot: To fund essential city services including police and fire emergency response; address homeless encampments impacting parks, neighborhoods, and waterways; remove trash, illegal dumping, and graffiti; and maintain trails, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and park restrooms, shall an ordinance be adopted increasing the general fund transient occupancy (hotel) tax from 4% to 6%, generating approximately $10 million annually, and paid by hotel/motel guests, until repealed by voters? (b) Directing the City Clerk to, pursuant to Elections Code Section 12111, cause a synopsis of the proposed measure to be published at least one time not later than one week before the election in the San José Mercury News, a newspaper of general circulation within the City of San José, instead of printing the full text of the measure in the sample ballot; (c) Authorizing the Mayor to submit a ballot argument in support of the measure, pursuant to Elections Code Section 9282; (d) Authorizing the submittal of rebuttal arguments pursuant to Elections Code Section 9285; (e) Directing the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis, where, as authorized under Elections Code Section 9280, the following statement will be printed in the Impartial analysis to be prepared by the City Attorney: “If you would like to read the full text of the measure, see [web address to be determined] or call 408-535-1260 and a copy will be sent at no cost to you”; and (f) Directing the City Clerk to take all actions necessary to place this measure for the June 2, 2026 Special Municipal Election. CEQA: Not a Project. File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Letters from the PublicOpen Letters from the Public
- Memorandum from Campos, Cohen, Ortiz & Candelas, 2/5/26Open Memorandum from Campos, Cohen, Ortiz & Candelas, 2/5/26
- Agenda ReadyEnvironmental & Utility Services2026 Power Content and Rates.
Adopt a resolution: (a) Maintaining the renewable energy content of GreenSource at 62% renewable and set rates according to the rate schedule in Attachment A of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026; (b) Continuing to set the rate for TotalGreen to $0.01 per kilowatt-hour above GreenSource for all rate schedules according to the rate schedule in Attachment B of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026, and maintain the renewable energy content of TotalGreen at 100% renewable; and (c) Maintaining the renewable energy content of SJ Cares at 62% renewable and set rates at a 10% discount to GreenSource rates, according to the rate schedule in Attachment C of the staff memorandum, effective March 1, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates and Fares, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Energy)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentPublic Hearing on the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report and the Removal of Weeds or Refuse.
Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution: (a) Overruling any and all objections to the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report; and (b) Directing the County of Santa Clara’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency - Weed Abatement Program to abate the seasonal and/or recurrent public nuisances on those properties identified in the 2026 Weed Abatement Commencement Report pursuant to Chapter 9.12 of Title 9 of the San José Municipal Code and the Weed Abatement Program Agreement between the City of San José and the County of Santa Clara. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER25-245, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(h) Existing Facilities. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Agenda ReadyLand Use Consent AgendaCP24-036 & ER24-304 - Administrative Hearing on the Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Conditional Use Permit Located at 1692 Story Road.
(1) Conduct an Administrative Hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a Conditional Use Permit to allow late-night use (until 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday) for an existing public eating establishment within an existing approximately 7,442-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 3.34-gross-acre site, located on the southwestern side of South King Road approximately 150 feet northwest of the South King Road and Marsh Street intersection, (1692 Story Road Suite #100). (2) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow late-night use (until 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday) for an existing public eating establishment within an existing approximately 7,442-square-foot tenant space on an approximately 3.34-gross-acre site, located on the southwestern side of South King Road approximately 150 feet northwest of the South King Road and Marsh Street intersection, (1692 Story Road Suite #100). CEQA: If denied: Exempt, File No. ER24-304, per CEQA Guidelines Section 15270 for projects which are denied. If approved: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 for Existing Facilities. Council District 7. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAcceptance of the Retirement Plans’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024.
(a) Accept the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024; and (b) Accept the Federated City Employees’ Retirement System Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (Retirement Services)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaAmicus Curie Brief Authority.
Authorize the City Attorney to join Amicus Curiae briefs filed on behalf of public agencies arising from federal actions that impact: (a) Funding to the City of San José; (b) City operations, programs and services; or (c) Directly conflict with City policies and City Council authority to establish policy. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17‑010 City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaApproval of the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event 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.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on January 28, 2026: (a) Approve the Community Leaders Networking Breakfast Event scheduled on February 12, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 1/28/2026 - Item B.5]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyClosed Session Agenda
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council Committee MinutesApproval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 21, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Attachments
- (a) 01/21/2026 ROGC MinutesOpen (a) 01/21/2026 ROGC Minutes
- Agenda ReadyFinal Adoption of OrdinanceFinal Adoption of Ordinances.
(a) Ordinance No. 31301 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.036 of Chapter 4.46 and Section 4.47.089 of Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Provide for Conversion Projects Eligible Under the Downtown Residential Incentive Program that Waive: (1) 100% of the Building and Structure Construction Tax and the Commercial-Residential-Mobilehome Park Building Tax for Up to 500 Units in Projects that Obtain Building Permits by December 31, 2027, and Pass First Inspection within 12 Months of Obtaining a Building Permit; and (2) 50% of the Taxes for the Next 1,000 Units in Projects and that Pass First Inspection within 12 Months of Obtaining a Building Permit; Increasing the Eligibility for Tax Reductions to 7,000 Units in Phase 1 and 3,000 Units in Phase 2 and Removing Deadlines to Obtaining Building Permits. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.2(b)(26-074)] (b) Ordinance No.31302 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Section 4.46.039.13 of Chapter 4.46 and Amending Section 4.47.098 to Chapter 4.47 of Title 4 of the San José Municipal Code to Provide: (1) a 50% Reduction of the Commercial, Residential, and Mobile Home Park Construction Tax and a 50% Reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax to the First 3,600 Units in Projects Eligible for the Temporary Multifamily Housing Incentive that Also Obtain a City Building Permit by February 28, 2027; and (2) a 25% Reduction of the Building and Structure Construction Tax for Any Additional Units Beyond the First 3,600 for Eligible Multifamily Housing Incentive Program Projects. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.3(b)(26-076)] (c) Ordinance No. 31303 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 5.08 of the San José Municipal Code to (1) Update Affordability Levels; (2) Refine Compliance Options (Including Surplus Credits); (3) Align the Affordability Term for Inclusionary Units with State Practice; and (4) Clarify Treatment of 100% Affordable Developments. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.4 (26-073)] (d) Ordinance No. 31305 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Repealing Sections 17.22.370 and 17.22.490 B. of Chapter 17.22 of Title 17 of the San José Municipal Code Related to the One-Year Exception to the Mobilehome Rent Ordinance. [Passed for Publication on 1/27/2026 - Item 8.6 (26-075)]
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- (d) OrdinanceOpen (d) Ordinance
- (c) OrdinanceOpen (c) Ordinance
- (a) OrdinanceOpen (a) Ordinance
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRetroactive Approval of the SJ26 and Bay Area Host Committee Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Mahan 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 February 4, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the SJ26 and Bay Area Host Committee Flag Raising scheduled on February 3, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item B.2]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRequest for Travel and Excused Absence.
Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Kamei from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on February 4, 2026, for authorized City business related to attending the regular meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission of Santa Clara County (Santa Clara LAFCO). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item A.1.a]
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportSupport and Collaboration on Assembly Bill 1633 (Private Detention Facility Tax Law).
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on February 4, 2026, adopt a position of support for the intent and policy direction of Assembly Bill 1633 (Haney), as introduced on January 26, 2026, as well as similar legislation that advances the same goals, and authorize City staff to take advocacy actions consistent with that intent, including drafting and submitting letters of support and coordinating with the author’s office regarding a potential City sponsorship role. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Ortiz, Campos, Candelas, Cohen) [Rules Committee referral 2/4/2026 - Item C.2]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum