City Council19 matters
- Agenda ReadyStrategic SupportEstablishment of the GovAI Coalition as a Nonprofit Corporation.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to establish the GovAI Coalition as a nonprofit corporation and to utilize the $150,000 grant from the Packard Foundation to support all necessary expenses associated with the formation, transition, and attainment of nonprofit status. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Information Technology)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Agenda ReadyEnvironmental & Utility ServicesWillow Rock Long Duration Energy Storage Agreement.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute the following two related agreements for the procurement of a share of the GEM A-CAES LLC (Willow Rock) long-duration storage project, with any non-material modifications developed, as appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the annual appropriation of funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,960,000 annually and $79,200,000 in aggregate in Calendar Years 2030 through 2050: (a) Project Participation Share Agreement between California Community Power, the City of San José, CleanPowerSF, Peninsula Clean Energy, Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, and Valley Clean Energy; and (b) Buyer Liability Pass Through Agreement between California Community Power, GEM A-CAES LLC (or its affiliate), and the City of San José. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)
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- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyEnvironmental & Utility ServicesSan Diego Community Power Resource Adequacy Trade.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of the Energy Department or their designee to negotiate and execute two agreements, one to purchase and one to sell resource adequacy, with any non-material modifications developed, as appropriate, in consultation with the City Attorney, and subject to the annual appropriation of funds: (a) Under the first agreement, City of San José shall purchase resource adequacy from San Diego Community Power from a new solar plus battery storage facility for ten years, beginning no later than January 1, 2029, with an annual not to exceed amount of $4,320,000, and an aggregate not to exceed amount of $43,200,000; and (b) Under the second agreement, City of San José shall sell resource adequacy to San Diego Community Power from a natural gas-fired combined cycle generating facility for ten years, beginning no later than January 1, 2029, with an annual not to exceed amount of $4,770,000, and an aggregate not to exceed amount of $47,700,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003. Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Energy)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentEstablishment of the Story Road Business Improvement District and Approval to Levy Assessments in the Story Road Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
(a) Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance to establish the Story Rd Business Improvement District. (b) Conduct a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Business Improvement District Management Plan and the levy of assessments for the Story Rd Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Story Rd Business Association, Inc. for the administration of the Story Rd Business Improvement District. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant impact on the environment. Council District 7. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
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- OrdinanceOpen Ordinance
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentActions Related to the Loan Commitment for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station Affordable Housing Development.
(a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a Construction-Permanent Loan commitment of up to $8,400,000 in Low- and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Funds, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to MidPen Housing Corporation or an affiliated development entity for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station affordable housing development located on the southwest corner of West Capitol Expressway and Narvaez Avenue; (2) Authorizing the Director of Housing or his designee to negotiate and execute loan documents and all other documents, including any amendments thereto, related to City financing for the Valley Transportation Authority Capitol Station multifamily affordable housing development. (b) Adopt the following 2025-2026 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease Housing Project Reserve by $8,400,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grants appropriation to the Housing Department by $8,400,000. CEQA: Exempt per Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15369, Ministerial Project pursuant to Government Code Section 65913.4, File No. ER20-109. Council District 2. (Housing/City Manager)
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- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentSecond Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan.
(a) Conduct a public hearing to receive public comment on the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan, as required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (b) Adopt a resolution relating to the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to incorporate additional projects funded with Community Development Block Grant funds, subject to the appropriation of funds, including the authority to: (1) Approve the proposed changes set forth in the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan; and (2) Authorize the Housing Director, or his designee, to submit the Second Substantial Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. (c) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute agreements with Veggielution, in an amount not to exceed $750,000, retroactive from April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026 for the Community Development Investment project that will begin during Fiscal Year 2025-2026, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003 Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Housing)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaCalifornia Natural Resources Agency Grant for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute: (a) A grant agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to the City of San José, the amount of which will be passed through to the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant; and (b) A grant agreement with the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to disburse the funds from the California Natural Resources Agency, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Council District 5. (Economic Development and Cultural Affairs)
Attachments
- ResolutionOpen Resolution
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaThird Amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project.
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the third amendment to the Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates for the Bascom Avenue Highway-Rail Traffic Signal Project to: (a) Increase the maximum compensation by $74,768, from $415,081 to $489,849, for additional construction support; and (b) Extend the contract term from December 31, 2026, to December 31, 2027. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Transportation)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaReport on Bids and Award of Contract for the 10626 - 2026 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project.
(a) Report on bids and award of contract for the 10626 - 2026 Local Streets Remove and Replace Pavement Project, to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, G. Bortolotto & Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,601,480; and (b) Approve a 10% contingency in the amount of $260,148. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24‐313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) Existing Facilities. (Transportation/Public Works)
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRequest for Travel Authorization for Mayor Mahan.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor Mahan as the City representative to participate in the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Capstone Convening in Cambridge, Massachusetts from April 12 - 14, 2026. Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Mayor’s Office Budget. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.5]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRequest for Travel Authorization for Mayor's Staff.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Bloomberg CityLab event in Madrid, Spain from April 26-29, 2026. Source of Fund: The Aspen Institute. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Items B.6]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaApproval of the Great American Litter Pick-up as an Annual City Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the Great American Litter Pick-up as an annual City Council sponsored Special Event scheduled on a Saturday in April around Earth Day and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.2]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaApproval of National Night Out as an Annual City Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the National Night Out as an annual City Council sponsored Special Event scheduled for the first Tuesday in August and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.3]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaApproval to Expend City Funds and Authorization to Accept Donations for the City's Participation in the Annual Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026: (a) Approve the expenditure of City funds for the Silicon Valley Pride Parade and Festival as an annual event scheduled in late August; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.4]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyConsent AgendaRetroactive Approval and Approval of Multiple Special Events Sponsored by Council District 7 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 March 25, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the POW/MIA Flag Raising scheduled on September 19, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Alma Neighborhood scheduled on September 27, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Retroactively approve the Korean Hangul Day Flag Raising scheduled on October 16, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Communications Hill Neighborhood scheduled on October 25, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (e) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day at the Vietnamese Heritage Garden scheduled on November 8, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (f) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Tropicana-Lanai Neighborhood scheduled on November 15, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (g) Retroactively approve the District 7 Neighborhood Holiday Party scheduled on December 10, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (h) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on December 13, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (i) Retroactively approve the District 7 Toy Distribution at the Vietnamese American Cultural Center scheduled on December 20, 2025 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (j) Retroactively approve the TET/Lunar New Year Flag Raising scheduled on February 17, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (k) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the Lone Bluff Neighborhood scheduled on February 21, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (l) Retroactively approve the Dumpster Day in the West Evergreen Neighborhood scheduled on February 28, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (m) Approve the Dumpster Day in the McLaughlin-Corridor Neighborhood scheduled on April 11, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (n) Approve the AAWA Career Seminar at San José City Hall scheduled on April 17, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (o) Approve the Black April Flag Raising scheduled on April 30, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (p) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Doan) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item B.7]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyCommunity & Economic DevelopmentLower Income Voucher and Equity Program Amendment.
As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on March 25, 2026, amend the Lower Income Voucher and Equity Program to include a preference for 50 units for San José Police Department personnel. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-005, Adjustment to Fees, Rates, and Fares without changes to or expansion of services. (Casey, Cohen, Ortiz, and Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 3/25/2026 - Item C.2]
Attachments
- MemorandumOpen Memorandum
- Informational MemorandumOpen Informational Memorandum
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council Committee MinutesApproval of Council Committee Minutes.
(a) Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 18, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Attachments
- (a) 03/18/2026 ROGC MinutesOpen (a) 03/18/2026 ROGC Minutes
- Agenda ReadyApproval of Council MinutesApproval of City Council Minutes.
(a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.
Attachments
- (b) 03/17/2026 CC MinutesOpen (b) 03/17/2026 CC Minutes
- (a) 03/10/2026 CC MinutesOpen (a) 03/10/2026 CC Minutes
- Agenda ReadyClosed Session AgendaClosed Session Agenda