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Closed Session At 9:30 A.m.

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    Approval of Council Minutes

    Approval of City Council Minutes.

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 22, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell 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.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026: (a) Approve the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration scheduled on December 2, 2026, at the Rotary Summit Center as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Foley) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.6]

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    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 23, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

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    Closed Session Agenda

    Closed Session Agenda

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    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Responsive Cities Network San José Kickoff.

    Adopt a resolution retroactively authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Responsive Cities Network San José Kickoff held on August 5, 2026, hosted by the Information Technology Department in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and City Manager’s Office. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Information Technology)

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    Strategic Support

    2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report.

    (a) Accept the 2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report in compliance with City Charter Section 701 (F). (b) Approve the following position changes in the Public Works Department: (1) Delete 1.0 Division Manager; and (2) Add 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker. (c) Approve the following position changes in the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department: (1) Add 1.0 Division Manager; and (2) Delete 1.0 Senior Facility Repair Worker. (d) Adopt Appropriation Ordinance and Funding Sources Resolution amendments in various operating and capital funds to implement the 2025-2026 Annual Report recommendations, as detailed in Section IV (Recommended Budget Adjustments and Clean-Up/Rebudget Actions). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approval of any City actions, and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism of Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially physical impact on the environment. (City Manager)

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    Strategic Support

    Conditional Vacation of a Portion of Spring Street between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street.

    (a) Conduct a public hearing on the conditional vacation of approximately 25,690 square feet of Public Street Right-of-Way on Spring Street, between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street (“Subject Portion”). (b) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving the report from the Director of Public Works setting forth the facts justifying the conditional vacation of approximately 25,690 square feet of Public Street Right-of-Way on Spring Street, between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street (“Subject Portion”); (2) Finding, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 8324(b), that the Subject Portion is unnecessary for current or prospective public use as a street, and vacating the Subject Portion, conditioned upon the abandonment and/or relocation of all existing public utility facilities and utility easements affecting the Subject Portion; and (3) Instructing the City Clerk to record a certified copy of the resolution of vacation for the Subject Portion with the Office of the Recorder, County of Santa Clara after the Director of Public Works confirms the satisfaction of the conditions to vacate. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Columbus Park Project (Resolution No. RES2025-78), File No. ER20-025. Council District 6. (Public Works)

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    Public Safety

    2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report.

    (a) Accept the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End Report. (b) Accept the San José Police Department’s response to the recommendations contained in the 2025 Independent Police Auditor Year End 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. (Independent Police Auditor)

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    Community & Economic Development

    Citywide Planning Work Plan Prioritization.

    (a) Adopt one of the following work plans, for the period through December 2027: (1) The current proposed prioritization of the Citywide Planning work plan based on existing City Council direction; or (2) Reconsider past direction and adopt Alternative 1 Single Density for Missing Middle; or (3) Adopt Alternative 2 Council Priorities Emphasis. (b) Direct staff to return in November 2028 to prioritize the Citywide Planning work plan through the next 18-month period. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Land Use Regular Agenda

    GP26-002 - Early Consideration for a Privately-Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 525 Race Street.

    Allow continued processing of a privately-initiated General Plan Amendment application to amend the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Land Use/Transportation Diagram designation from Industrial Park to Combined Industrial/Commercial on an approximately 3.98-gross-acre site located at 525 Race Street. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-007, Preliminary direction to staff and eventual action requires approval from decision-making body. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1, Casey absent) (Item 6a on the 9/9/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    H25-039 & ER25-225 - Administrative Hearing on the Environmental Appeal and Site Development Permit Appeal for Certain Real Property Located at 470 West San Carlos Street.

    (a) Conduct a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Director’s approval of a Site Development Permit and an environmental appeal of the Planning Director’s reliance on a Statutory Exemption Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (Assembly Bill 130) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to allow the construction of an eight-story residential building with 276 dwelling units and underground parking, with five percent affordable units restricted to very low-income, subject to the state Density Bonus Law, and extended construction hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays on an approximately 0.89-gross-acre vacant site, located on the southwest intersection of West San Calros Street and Gifford Avenue (1462-470 West San Carlos Street and 321-329 Gifford Avenue, APN: 264-20- 133). (b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding the Planning Director’s reliance on the Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project, in accordance with CEQA, and finding that: (1) The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption prepared for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project and related administrative records related to Site Development Permit No. H25-039; (2) The Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project was prepared and completed in full compliance with the CEQA, as amended, together with State and local implementation guidelines; (3) Reliance on the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of San José, as the lead agency for the Project; and (4) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration/Negative Declaration is not required because the appeal does not raise any issues that would disqualify the project from the Assembly Bill 130 Statutory Exemption for the 470 West San Carlos Street Project. (c) Adopt a resolution denying the permit appeal and approving, subject to conditions, a Site Development Permit to allow the proposed project at 470 West San Carlos Street. CEQA: Exempt, Public Resources Code Section 21090.66 (Assembly Bill 130). Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    ER25-243 - Administrative Hearing on the Appeal of the In-fill Exemption for a Data Center Use at 300 Holger Way.

    (a) Conduct a public hearing to consider the environmental appeal of the Planning Director’s reliance on an In-fill Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332, to allow a data center use within an existing approximately 97,800-square-foot research and development building on an approximately 4.86 gross-acre site located at 300 Holger Way. (b) Adopt a resolution denying the environmental appeal and upholding the Planning Director’s reliance on the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project, in accordance with CEQA, and finding that: (1) The City Council has independently reviewed and analyzed the In-fill Exemption prepared for the 300 Holger Way Project and related administrative records related to Special Use Permit No. SP25-029; (2) The In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project was prepared and completed in full compliance with the CEQA, as amended, together with state and local implementation guidelines; (3) Reliance on the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City of San José, as the lead agency for the Project; and (4) Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration/Negative Declaration is not required because the appeal does not raise any issues that would disqualify the project from the In-fill Exemption for the 300 Holger Way Project. CEQA: Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for In-fill Development Projects, File No. ER25-243 for the 300 Holger Way Project. Council District 6. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Strategic Support

    Civil Service Commission Interview. - TO BE HEARD LAST

    (a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill the following seats on the Civil Service Commission: (1) One (1) Member-at-Large seat with an unexpired term ending November 30, 2027. (2) One (1) Member-at-Large seat with a term beginning on December 1, 2026, and ending November 30, 2030. (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 Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item A.1.a; Deferred from 10/6/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-1066)]

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    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.

    (a) Ordinance No. 31354 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Adding a New Chapter 11.91 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code Relating to the Regulation of Personal Delivery Devices. [Passed for Publication on 10/6/2026 - Item 5.1(a) (26-1033)]

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    Mayor & Council Excused Absence Request

    Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

    Request for a retroactive excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole on September 23, 2026, due to authorized City business to attend the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 10/7/2026 - Item A.1.a]

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Proclamation, Flag Raising and Lighting Recognizing Taiwan Retrocession Day 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.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on October 7, 2026: (a) Approve the proclamation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day scheduled on October 20, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (b) Approve the Taiwanese Flag Raising scheduled on October 23, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) Approve the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from October 20-26, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (d) 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. (Ortiz) [Rules Committee referral 10/20/2026 - Item B.4]

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Public Safety, Finance And Strategic Support Committee (Psfss)
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    Reports to Committee

    Retirement Plans Investments Annual Report.

    Accept the Annual Pension and Healthcare Investment Performance Report for the Police and Fire Department Retirement Plan and the Federated City Employees' Retirement System for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Retirement Services)

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    Reports to Committee

    Police Department Recruitment and Hiring Activity Report.

    Accept an annual report on Police Department sworn personnel staffing, recruitment, hiring, and retention activities for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (Police)

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    Reports to Committee

    Fire Department Operations Annual Report.

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

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    Review of Work Plan

    Downtown High-Acuity Referral System Coordinate Status Report.

    Add this item to the work plan for the February 18, 2027 meeting per the September 30, 2026 Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee (Agenda Item: B.2). (Housing/Police)

Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole
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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Review October 20, 2026 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 Draft Agenda

    Review October 27, 2026 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft 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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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    The Public Record for October 1, 2026 - October 8, 2026. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for October 1, 2026 - October 8, 2026.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of District 9 SAP Funds for the Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation. (Foley)

    1. Approve a grant to the Rotary Club of San José Foundation to support their Enterprise Leadership Conference in the amount of $2,500. 2. Place the item on the October 20, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of Travel and Excused Absence. (Cohen)

    1. Retroactively approve travel for Councilmember Cohen to Redondo Beach, CA on September 23, 2026 to September 25, 2026 for the League of California Cities Expo, and excuse my absence from the Regular Meeting of Rules and Open Government Committee Meeting on September 23, 2026. 3. Place the item on the October 20, 2026 CityCouncil Agenda for action.

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City Council
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Joint City Council / Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Special Meeting

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    Joint Meeting Agenda

    Receive a Joint Update on El Niño Preparedness for the 2026-2027 Rainy Season.

    Santa Clara Valley Water District Board and the City of San José Mayor and City Council receive an update on the continued coordination to support our communities in the case of flooding.

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    Joint Meeting Agenda

    Receive an Update on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project and Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project.

    Receive an update on the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project and Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project.

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    Joint Meeting Agenda

    Receive an Update on the Pure Water Silicon Valley Potable Reuse Project.

    The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board, and the City of San José Mayor and City Council: (a) Receive an update and provide feedback on the development of Pure Water Silicon Valley, a potable reuse project to ensure our community is more drought resilient; and (b) Refer further discussion to the Joint Recycled Water Policy Advisory Committee with the Cities of San José and Santa Clara.

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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 2025-2026 and work plans for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, 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 Work Plan.

    Accept the report on the work plan for the Youth Commission for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. (Library)

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    Reports to Committee

    Children and Youth Services Master Plan Status Report.

    Accept the verbal status report on implementation of the Children and Youth Services Master Plan. (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 2025-2026 and an update on the transition of the Division from the Public Works Department to the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department. (Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services)

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole
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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Monthly Report of Activities for September 2026. (City Auditor)

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

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Approval of Proclamation, Flag Raising and Lighting Recognizing Taiwan Retrocession Day 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 Proclamation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day scheduled on October 20, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Approve the Taiwanese Flag Raising scheduled on October 23, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 3. Approve the Republic of China (Taiwan) Retrocession Day Tower and Rotunda Lighting scheduled from October 20-26, 2026 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 October 20, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Joint City of San José and Santa Clara Valley Water District Special Meeting. (City Manager)

    Set a Joint City of San José and Santa Clara Valley Water District Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. to be held at Valley Water’s Headquarters Building Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San José, California, and approve the draft Special Meeting agenda.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Self-Checkout Safety Standards for Grocery and Drug Retail Stores. (Candelas and Cohen)

    1. Direct the City Manager to review policy approaches to self-service checkout (self-checkout) safety and staffing standards in grocery and drug retail establishments, including elements from ordinances adopted or under consideration in other jurisdictions, and to return to the City Council with policy options, scope, and implementation and enforcement considerations prior to the FY2027-2028 City Council priority-setting process. 2. Direct the City Manager to engage the County of Santa Clara, including the County’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE), on potential strategic partnerships regarding worker safety and protections and related workplace issues. [Referred from 9/16/26 - Item C.1 (ROGC 26-324)]

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    The Public Record for September 24, 2026 - October 1, 2026. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for September 24, 2026 - October 1, 2026.

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    Review Draft Agenda

    Review October 13, 2026 Final Agenda. - Cancelled.

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    Review Draft Agenda

    Review October 20, 2026 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft 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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City Council
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Closed Session At 9:30 A.m.

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting 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 September 16, 2026: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, invitation-only Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR) 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting held on November 19, 2026. (b) Approve the SCCAOR 2026 Fall General Membership Meeting as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) 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 9/16/2026 - Item B.2]

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    Consent Agenda

    Dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority.

    Adopt a resolution approving the termination of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority Joint Powers Agreement and dissolution of the Bay Area Regional Interoperable Communications Systems Authority. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

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    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the Agreement Between the County of Santa Clara and City of San José for Access to the County of Santa Clara’s Criminal Justice Information Control System and the Integrated Justice System.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the agreement between the County of Santa Clara and the City of San José for terminal access and network support related to the Criminal Justice Information Control system and Integrated Justice system, in the amount of $109,975 for the extension of one year, from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

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    Consent Agenda

    Actions Related to the Intent to Annex Territory to Community Facilities District No. 8.

    Adopt a resolution of intention to: (a) Annex Annexation Area No. 4 to Community Facilities District No. 8 (Communications Hill); (b) Levy a special tax on land within Annexation Area No. 4; (c) Set a Public Hearing for November 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. regarding the annexation; and (d) Call an election immediately following the close of the public hearing. CEQA: Communication Hill 2 Project Final Environmental Impact Report, File No. PDC13-009 (Resolution No. 77172), and addenda thereto. (Public Works)

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    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Actions Related to the Regulation of Personal Delivery Devices in City Right-of-Way.

    (a) Approve an ordinance adding Chapter 11.91 to Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code relating to the regulation of Personal Delivery Devices. (b) Adopt a resolution amending the 2026-2027 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No. RES2026-183, as amended) to establish a Personal Delivery Device Annual Permit and Program Monitoring Operating Fee of $200 per device and a Pilot Roadway-using Personal Delivery Device Permit and Program Monitoring Operating fee of $250 per device. (c) Adopt a resolution amending the Administrative Citation Schedule of Fines to add fines for violations of Chapter 11.91 of Title 11 of the San José Municipal Code related to prohibited conduct for Personal Delivery Device operators, and repealing Resolution RES2025-403. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Transportation/Budget)

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    Community & Economic Development

    Actions Related to the Affordable Housing Development Located at 1510 North 1st Street.

    (a) Adopt a resolution: (1) Approving a construction-permanent loan commitment of up to $5,700,000 in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund, or such other special funds as the City may designate, to the Santa Clara County Housing Authority or an affiliated development entity for the rehabilitation of 1510 North First, formerly known as Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 1510 North 1st Street; and (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 rehabilitation of 1510 North First, formerly known as Comfort Suites Hotel, located at 1510 North 1st Street. (b) Adopt the following 2026-2027 Appropriation Ordinance amendments in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund: (1) Decrease the Housing Project Reserve by $5,700,000; and (2) Increase the Housing Loans and Grant appropriation to the Housing Department by $5,700,000. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-246 (Exemption for Housing Rehabilitation Projects), CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities. Council District 6. (Housing/City Manager)

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    Community & Economic Development

    Actions Related to the Arena Hotel Redevelopment and Homekey Program Transition.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the: (a) Housing Director, or his designee, to negotiate and execute: (1) An Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for a three-year term, and two six-month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents with Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco and affiliates, for a final proposal for: (i) the conversion of the existing Arena Hotel project into housing units restricted to households with area medium income and rents consistent with the project's HomeKey agreement; and (ii) the potential future construction of mixed-income housing on the existing parking lot portion of the site, serving households earning at or below 120% of the area median income; (2) A Right of Entry Agreement with Episcopal Community Services or its affiliates to allow access to the Arena Hotel property to conduct the due diligence necessary to satisfy the milestones to be set forth in the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; (3) A three-year Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with the possibility of two six month extensions, at the City’s discretion, and any ancillary documents, including a Right of Entry Agreement with the second highest scoring respondent, Propertyworx LLC or its affiliates for the final proposal of a housing development project on the Arena Hotel property, if Episcopal Community Services is unable to successfully execute an agreement with the City or does not comply in a timely and diligent manner with any material obligation under the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement; and (b) City Manager, Housing Director, or their designees, to negotiate and execute: (1) An amendment to the Homekey Program Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to remove A0729 San José L.P., Urban Housing Communities LLC, and HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County as co-applicants, co-grantees, operator, designated payee, and/or other responsible party identified in the Standard Agreement and related Homekey documents for the Arena Hotel, and to identify the City as the sole grantee and responsible party under the Standard Agreement; and (2) Documents necessary to unwind, terminate, or amend project agreements with Urban Housing Communities LLC or A0729 San José L.P., including the ground lease, the Acquisition and Rehabilitation Grant Agreement, operating agreements, grant agreements, or other related agreements. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. Any new construction will require CEQA review. Council District 6. (Housing) [Deferred from 9/1/2026 – Item 8.2 (26-895); Dropped from 9/22/2026 – Item 8.2 (26-976)]

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    Consent Agenda

    Master Consultant Agreements with ADS Corp. and V&A Consulting Engineers for Citywide Sanitary and Storm Sewer Flow Monitoring Services.

    Approve the master consultant agreements for Citywide sanitary and storm sewer flow monitoring services with the following firms: (a) ADS Corp. from the date of execution to December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000; and (b) V & A Consulting Engineers from the date of execution to December 31, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $750,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Public Works)

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    Consent Agenda

    Boards and Commissions Appointment.

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointment: Arts Commission: (a) District 9 Seat: Appoint Suzanne St John Crane for a term ending June 30, 2028. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

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    Consent Agenda

    Request for Travel.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 30, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor's Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Amber Kappa, as the City’s representative to attend the Power of Place: Rooted in Purpose convening hosted by the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) by their National Impact Team in New York City from October 7-9, 2026. Source of Fund: HCZ National Impact Team 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 9/30/2026 - Item B.4]

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Conversations for Good 2026: A Regenerative Future Event Sponsored by Council District 6 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 September 30, 2026: (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, ticketed annual Conversations for Good 2026 event scheduled on Friday, November 6, 2026. (b) Approve the Conversations for Good 2026 scheduled on November 6, 2026, as a City Council Sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. (c) 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. (Mulcahy) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.5]

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt 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 September 30, 2026: (a) Retroactively approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising scheduled on September 25, 2026, as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds; and (b) Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses, or community groups to support the event. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-011, Temporary Special Events resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor) [Rules Committee referral 9/30/2026 - Item B.7]

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Civil Service Commission Interview. - TO BE HEARD LAST

    (a) Interview applicants and consider appointment to fill the following seats on the Civil Service Commission: (1) One Member-at-Large seat with an unexpired term ending November 30, 2027. (2) One Member-at-Large seat with a term beginning on December 1, 2026 and ending November 30, 2030. (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 Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk)

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Transportation And Environment Committee (T&e)
Agenda Video

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    Reports to Committee

    City Infrastructure Strategy Semi-Annual Status Report.

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

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Reports to Committee

    Vehicle Abatement Audit Report.

    Accept the audit report on vehicle abatement. (Auditor)

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City Council
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Study Session - Infrastructure Financing Tools For Economic Development

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Joint Meeting For The Rules And Open Government Committee And Committee Of The Whole
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Review October 6, 2026 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 October 13, 2026 Draft Agenda. - Cancelled

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

    The Public Record for September 17, 2026 - September 24, 2026. (City Clerk)

    Receive and file the Public Record for September 24, 2026 - October 1, 2026.

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

    Retroactive Approval of the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising Sponsored by the Office of Mayor Matt Mahan as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mayor)

    1. Approve the Golden State Valkyries Flag Raising scheduled on September 25, 2026 as a City Council sponsored Special Event and approve the expenditure of funds. 2. Retroactively approve and accept donations from various individuals, businesses or community groups to support the event. 3. Place the item on the October 6, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Automated License Plate Reader Data Access and Safeguards. (Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, and Mulcahy)

    1. Direct the City Attorney, in coordination with the City Manager, to develop and present to City Council a draft ordinance defining and prohibiting the unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) data, including potential civil and criminal penalties for violations thereof, and, to the extent legally permissible, authorizing a private right of action against individuals responsible for such violations for individuals harmed by the unauthorized disclosure or misuse of ALPR data, with appropriate safeguards and enforcement considerations. 2. Direct the City Manager to: a. Prohibit access to ALPR systems and data through personal devices; b. Restrict off-duty access to ALPR systems except for defined law enforcement purposes; and c. Incorporate said prohibitions and restrictions into applicable City and Police Department policies and procedures. 3. Direct the City Manager to evaluate additional authentication, access control, and auditing safeguards for ALPR systems, including multi-factor authentication and

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

    Update to the August - December 2026 Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan. (City Manager)

    Approve an amendment to the August - December 2026 Public Safety, Finance and Strategic Support (PSFSS) Committee Work Plan to drop the following item scheduled for the October 15, 2026, Committee meeting: Downtown High-Acuity Referral System Coordination Status Report. Purpose: Provide a status report on progress to strengthen City-County coordinated outreach and referral processes for high-acuity populations in Downtown through the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative. (Housing/Police)

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

    Approval of “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the “Conversations for Good 2026: A Regenerative Future” Event Sponsored by the Office of Councilmember Mulcahy as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Mulcahy)

    1. Adopt a resolution authorizing “Free Use” of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the private, ticketed annual Conversations for Good event scheduled on Friday, November 6, 2026. 2. Approve Conversations for Good 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 October 6, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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

    Request to Travel. (Mayor)

    1. Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate the Mayor's Director of Innovation and Partnerships, Amber Kappa, as the City’s representative to attend the Power of Place: Rooted in Purpose convening hosted by the William Julius Wilson Institute at Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) by their National Impact Team in New York City from October 7-9, 2026. 2. Place the item on the October 6, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Internal Controls for Automatic License Plate Readers. (Mayor, Foley, Candelas, and Casey)

    Direct the City Manager to: 1. Strengthen Departmental and Citywide policies and explore technological controls that prohibit access of any law enforcement database such as Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) from personally owned devices. 2. Coordinate with San José Police Department (SJPD) and Information Technology Department to strengthen audits of individual user inquiries, including increasing frequency and number of user-level audits with annual reporting to the Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee, to identify: a. Access without legitimate law enforcement purpose. b. Suspicious search activity. c. Violations of City of San José ALPR Policy. 3. Pursue State legislation establishing criminal penalties for unauthorized access or improper information sharing, including potential amendments to Penal Code 13302 and Penal Code 502. 4. Report unauthorized disclosure or data leaks of ALPR data via information memo.

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

    Council Transparency and Private Non-Disclosure Agreements. (Ortiz, Campos, Cohen, Candelas, and Casey)

    Direct the City Manager’s Office, in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office and the City Clerk's Office, to evaluate and return to the City Council with policy options that would: 1. Prohibit members of the San José City Council from entering into nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements (NDAs) concerning projects, contracts, developments, or other matters subject to City approval, funding, regulation, oversight, or legislative action, including data centers and other large energy-use projects and related infrastructure and agreements. 2. Prohibit persons or entities seeking City action or approvals from conditioning access to project-related information upon a Councilmember signing a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement. 3. Establish an appropriate City process to review confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or commercially sensitive information from persons or entities seeking City action or approvals without requiring individual Councilmembers to enter into NDAs. [Referred from 9/9/26 - Item C.1 (ROGC 26-315)]

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

    Joint Special Meeting of the City Council of San José and San José/Santa Clara Treatment Plant Advisory Committee Agenda. (Environmental Services)

    Review the Thursday, November 5, 2026, Joint Special Meeting of the City Council of San José and San José/Santa Clara Treatment Plant Advisory Committee Agenda. (Environmental Services)

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

    Approval of the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration as a City Council Sponsored Special Event to Expend City Funds and Accept Donations of Materials and Services for the Event. (Foley)

    1. Approve the District 9 End-of-Term, Farewell Celebration on December 2, 2026 at the Rotary Summit Center 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 October 20, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.

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City Council
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Closed Session At 9:30 A.m.

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    Closed Session Agenda

    Closed Session Agenda
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with Jett Pro Line Maintenance.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Ninth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and Jett Pro Line Maintenance, extending the term for three years from the current expiration date of November 30, 2026, through November 30, 2029. 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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  4. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the On-Airport Lease Agreement for General Services Administration Public Building Service.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the 14th Amendment to the federal On-Airport Lease Agreement between the City of San José and the United States of America, through the General Services Administration Public Building Service, extending the term of the agreement to June 30, 2032, to set the annual rent amount retroactive to July 1, 2026, and to set fixed annual increases of three percent to the rental rate. 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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  5. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement with PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Sixth Amendment to the Lease of Airport Premises Agreement between the City of San José and PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc., extending the term for five years from the current expiration date of October 31, 2026, through October 31, 2031. 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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  6. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for Commercial Solid Waste Collections and Processing Program Services.

    Approve the First Amendment to the Master Consultant Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for the redesign of commercial solid waste collections and processing program and for the request for proposal solicitation program services, increasing the maximum total compensation from $380,000 to $480,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. (Environmental Services)

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Amendment to the Grant Agreement Between the City of San José and San José Public Library Foundation.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a first amendment to the grant agreement between the City of San José and the San José Public Library Foundation, increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,100,000 to $1,300,000 and increasing the fiscal administration for the SJ Access Grant Program from $20,000 to $220,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Library)

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC for Tow Administrator Services.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement with CFKAA Holdings, LLC., for tow administrator services to amend the terms of the Agreement to include certain provisions related to the towing of vehicles to and from the Police Warehouse by officers in the Police Department, 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. (Police)

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Race Street/Parkmoor Avenue Safety Improvements Project.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Design Consultant Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $12,230, from $648,000 to $660,230 to complete additional traffic analysis. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-002, Consultant Services for design, study, inspection, or other professional services with no commitment to future action. Council District 6. (Transportation)

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Grant Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to submit a grant application and cover letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Transit and Bay Trail Program Cycle 2 for the Highway 237 Trail Rail Crossing Improvement Project. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-006, Grant Application with no commitment or obligation to enter into an agreement at the time of application. Council District 4. (Transportation)

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs Performance Measures Audit Report.

    As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on August 24, 2026, accept the audit report on the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs performance measures. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action. (City Auditor) [Community and Economic Development Committee 8/24/2026 - Item (d)1]

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. - RENUMBERED TO ITEM 2.16 (26-1045)

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

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Actions Related to the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project.

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works or his designee to: (a) Award and execute a contract for the construction of the 10693 - SJC Terminal Elevator Replacement Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $9,415,000; (b) Decide any timely bid protest(s) and make the City’s final determination as to the lowest responsive bidder that is responsible as needed to award the contract; and (c) Approve a 15% contingency amount of the contract for the construction of the project. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, (Resolution No. 79497), File No. ER22-279. (Public Works/Airport)

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Environmental & Utility Services

    Approval of First Amendment to the Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for Participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program.

    Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement for Countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program with the County of Santa Clara, increasing compensation by $4,083,373 from $1,200,000, for a not to exceed total compensation of $5,283,373, for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2026-2027, retroactive to September 18, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (new or amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Environmental Services) [Deferred from 9/1/2026 - Item 2.7 (26-887)]

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  15. Agenda Ready
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    CP26-007 & ER26-061 - Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for Certain Real Property Located at 184 South Market, Suite 120 (Sakura Market).

    Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Conditional Use Permit and Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity to allow the off-sale of alcohol (Type 21 - full range of alcoholic beverages) at an existing approximately 7,382-square-foot specialty supermarket (Sakura Market) on an approximately 0.9-gross-acre site. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), Existing Facilities. Planning Commission recommends approval (10-0-1; Bhandal absent) (Item 4.d. on the 8/26/2026 Planning Commission Agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement)

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    Joint Meeting Agenda

    Subordinate Wastewater Commercial Paper Program. - TO BE HEARD AFTER ITEM 10.1(a)

    (a) City Council adopt a resolution approving the issuance and sale of the City of San José Financing Authority Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Commercial Paper Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement and authorizing the City Manager and other authorized officers of the City to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a facility fee rate (as defined in the fee agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension. (b) City of San José Financing Authority Board adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of its Subordinate Wastewater Revenue Commercial Paper Notes from time to time in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $200 million outstanding at any one time, approving in substantially final form a Commercial Paper Offering Memorandum, one or more Dealer Agreements, an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Subordinate Installment Purchase Contract, a Reimbursement Agreement, and a Fee Agreement, and authorizing the Executive Director and other authorized officers of the Authority to execute and deliver these documents and any other related documents as necessary in connection with the issuance and sale of the Commercial Paper Notes from time to time, and authorizing the negotiation, execution and delivery of documents necessary or advisable from time to time to provide for one or more extensions of the Letter of Credit supporting the Commercial Paper Notes, provided that no such extension shall require the payment of a Facility Fee Rate (as defined in the Fee Agreement) of more than 1.00% based on the obligor ratings (as defined in the Reimbursement Agreement) in effect as of the date of any such extension. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance/Environmental Services)

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    Consent Agenda

    Interim Independent Police Auditor’s Travel to Louisville, Kentucky.

    Authorize travel for Interim Independent Police Auditor Dwight White to Louisville, Kentucky, on November 8 - 12, 2026 to participate in the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Annual Training. Source of Funds: General Fund/Independent Police Auditor’s Non-Personal/Equipment Appropriation. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Independent Police Auditor)

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    Transportation & Aviation Services

    Parking Meter and Garage Rates and Hours.

    Adopt a resolution to amend the City’s Master Parking Rate Schedule for municipal on and off-street parking facilities to: (a) Authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages, of $13-$35, effective October 2026; (b) Authorize a parking garage daily incremental rate, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street, Third/Santa Clara (The Globe), and Convention Center Garages, of $1.25 per 15 minutes, effective October 2026; (c) Authorize the Downtown Employee Discounted Permit Parking Program to provide a 50% discount off the Global Monthly Permit rate for employees working at businesses located within the city’s meter districts and earning a wage no greater than 50% over the city’s current minimum wage, not including gratuities, effective October 2026; (d) Authorize the extension of 90-minutes free parking to the Convention Center Garage on non-event days, effective September 2026 - June 2027; (e) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2027; (f) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2027; (g) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2028; (h) Authorize parking meter operating hours of 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts, 1b-South First Street/University, and District 5-Arena/Diridon, Area effective July 2028; (i) Authorize a parking garage special event flat rate range, at the Market/San Pedro Square, Third Street, Second/San Carlos, Fourth Street Garages, and Third/Santa Clara (The Globe) Garages of $15-$35, effective July 2029; (j) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter District 1a-Downtown, effective July 2030; (k) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $4 per hour, on days/times of operation specified on the meter, at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 1b-South First Street/University, and 5-Arena/Diridon Area, effective July 2030; and (l) Authorize a parking meter hourly rate of $3 per hour Monday-Saturday, except Sundays and holidays at meters located within Parking Meter Districts 2-East Santa Clara Neighborhood, 3-Japantown Neighborhood, and 4-First and Younger Neighborhood, effective July 2030. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. Council Districts 3 and 6. (Transportation/City Manager) [Deferred from 6/23/2026 - Item 2.21 (26-760); 8/11/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-835); and 9/15/2026 - Item 5.1 (26-931)]

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    Strategic Support

    Temporary Moratorium Related to Detention and Custodial Facility on Private and Public Property.

    Adopt an interim ordinance to implement a temporary moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of all applications for the establishment, expansion, or change of use for detention and custodial facilities on private and public property to the extent permitted under state and federal law, with certain exemptions. PLEASE NOTE: APPROVAL OF THIS ORDINANCE REQUIRES AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF NINE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Cal. Gov. Code §65858(b). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Mayor, Campos, Ortiz, Doan, and Candelas) [Rules Committee referral 8/12/2026 - Item C.1] [Referred from 9/15/2026 - Item 3.3 (26-934)]

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    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    Approval of Council Committee Minutes.

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of September 9, 2026. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

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    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.

    (a) Ordinance No. 31351 - An Ordinance of the City of San José Amending Chapter 20.160 of Title 20 of the San José Municipal Code Related to Requests for Reasonable Accommodation. [Passed for Publication on 9/15/2026 - Item 10.1(a)(1) (26-951)]

  22. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda

    Status Report on the November 2018 Ballot Measure T - The Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure General Obligation Bond. - RENUMBERED FROM ITEM 3.4 (26-1002)

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

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    Consent Agenda

    Request for Travel.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 23, 2026, authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate: (a) Mayor Mahan and Mayor’s Chief Communications and Public Information Officer Tasha Dean as the City representatives to attend the Teach for America’s 35th Anniversary Summit on October 3, 2026. Source of Funds: Teach for America and Mayor's Office Budget. (b) Mayor’s Chief of Staff Sarah Zárate as the City representative to participate in the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University Project on Municipal Innovation from October 7-9, 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 9/23/2026 - Item B.2]

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of District 1 San Jose Sharks Community Funds for California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions.

    As recommended by the Rules and Open Government Committee on September 23, 2026, approve a $500 grant to the California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions to support its annual CALAFCO Conference from October 21-23, 2026, and leadership development programs. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Kamei) [Rules Committee referral 9/23/2026 - Item B.3]

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    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 October 7, 2026, due to authorized City business to attend the regular meeting of 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 9/23/2026 - Item A.1.a]

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    Community & Economic Development

    Citywide Planning Work Plan Prioritization.

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    H25-039 & ER25-225 - Administrative Hearing on the Environmental Appeal and Site Development Permit Appeal for Certain Real Property Located at 470 West San Carlos Street.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Retroactive Approval of Travel and Excused Absence. (Cohen)

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    Strategic Support

    Conditional Vacation of a Portion of Spring Street between Asbury Street and West Taylor Street.

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    Consent Agenda

    Approval of Proclamation, Flag Raising and Lighting Recognizing Taiwan Retrocession Day 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.

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    Land Use Consent Agenda

    ER25-243 - Administrative Hearing on the Appeal of the In-fill Exemption for a Data Center Use at 300 Holger Way.

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    Consent Agenda

    Retroactive Approval of Free Use of the Janet Gray Hayes Rotunda for the Responsive Cities Network San José Kickoff.

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent

    Review October 20, 2026 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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    Land Use Regular Agenda

    GP26-002 - Early Consideration for a Privately-Initiated General Plan Amendment for Certain Real Property Located at 525 Race Street.

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Final Adoption of Ordinance

    Final Adoption of Ordinances.

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

    Approval of District 9 SAP Funds for the Rotary Club of San Jose Foundation. (Foley)

    Attachments

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    Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals

    Automated License Plate Readers. (Mayor, Foley, Candelas, Casey, Kamei, Tordillos, Cohen, and Mulcahy) - DEFERRED TO 10/28/26 PER ADMINISTRATION

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

    The Public Record for October 1, 2026 - October 8, 2026. (City Clerk)

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    Mayor & Council Excused Absence Request

    Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.

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  21. Agenda Ready
    Strategic Support

    2025-2026 City Manager’s Annual Report.

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    Closed Session Agenda

    Closed Session Agenda

  23. Agenda Ready
    Review Draft Agenda

    Review October 27, 2026 Draft Agenda. a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)