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Tuesday, August 19, 2025 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

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  1. Please scroll to the end for information about the City Council Agenda and for the Rules of Conduct of the meeting.
  2. Public Comment in Person Only
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  6. Accommodations
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  8. THE LEVINE ACT
  9. The Levine Act requires a Party in a Proceeding before the City of San José that involves any action related to their contract, license, permit, or use entitlement to disclose any campaign contributions to City elected or appointed officials totaling more than $500 within the 12 months prior to the City decision. A Participant to a Proceeding may voluntarily report a campaign contribution. For more information: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/appointees/city-clerk/levine-act/-fsiteid-1#!/
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  12. How to submit written Public Comment before the City Council Meeting:
  13. By email to city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov by 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Those emails will be attached to the Council Item under “Letters from the Public.” Please identify the Agenda Item Number in the subject line of your email.
  14. How to provide spoken Public Comment during the City Council Meeting:
  15. You may speak to the City Council about any discussion item that is on the agenda, and you may also speak during Open Forum on items that are not on the agenda and are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Please be advised that, by law, the City Council is unable to discuss or take action on issues presented during Open Forum. According to State Law (the Brown Act) items must first be noticed on the agenda before any discussion or action. Each speaker generally has two minutes to speak per item. The total amount of time allocated for public testimony for each public speakers or for an agenda item may be limited at the Mayor’s discretion, depending on the number of speakers or the length of the agenda. (California Government Code Section 54954.3; Council Policy 0-37) Fill out a Yellow Speaker’s Card and submit it to boxes at the bottom of the Chambers. Do this before the meeting or before the item is heard. This will ensure that the name on the card is called for the item(s) that you wish to address, and it will help ensure the meeting runs smoothly for all participants by calling speakers in an orderly manner. You may remain anonymous, but please fill out a card so we may call you. You can put “anonymous speaker” or “no name” on the card. When the Council reaches your item on the agenda, the Mayor will open the public hearing and call your name. Please address the Council from the podium, which is located to the left of the City Clerk’s table. To assist you in tracking your speaking time, there is a display on the podium. The green light turns on when you begin speaking; the yellow light turns on when you have 30 seconds left; and the red light turns on when your speaking time is up.
  16. Call to Order and Roll Call
  17. Closed Session, Call to Order in Council Chambers Open Session, Labor Negotiations Update (See Item 3.2) Adjourn to Closed Session in Council Chambers Conference Room, W133 See Separate Agenda
  18. 25-842 Closed Session Agenda
    Closed Session Agenda
  19. Regular Session, Council Chambers, City Hall
  20. Special Joint Meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall *to be heard immediately following the Regular City Council Meeting, but not before 3:00 p.m. See Separate Agenda
  21. 25-872 Special Joint Meeting
    Joint Meeting Agenda
  22. Evening Session, Council Chambers, City Hall – Cancelled *The previously scheduled Evening Session has been cancelled.
  23. Pledge of Allegiance
  24. Invocation (District 7)
  25. Splendor Azteca Xipe Totec, Aztec dance group
  26. Orders of the Day
  27. SEE NEW ITEM 2.17, “Amicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta – Reproductive Rights and Local Enforcement Authority” TO BE ADDED UNDER ORDERS OF THE DAY. REQUIRES A DETERMINATION BY A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE MEETING, OR, IF LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ARE PRESENT AT THE MEETING, A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE MEMBERS PRESENT THAT THERE IS A NEED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. Consolidated Open Government and Ethics Resolution No. RES2024-99, Section 2.3.2.1.E.3; Council’s Rules of Conduct, Resolution No. RES2023-22, Rule 3(d).
  28. Items recommended to be added, dropped, or deferred are usually approved under Orders of the Day unless the Council directs otherwise.
  29. Adjournment Recognition
  30. The meeting is adjourned in memory of Frank M. Taylor who passed away in March 2025. He is survived by his wife Barbara and daughters Emily and Sarah. Frank served as the Executive Director of the San José Redevelopment Agency for two decades through 1999. He was a man of consummate passion about his work, which was the art and science of city building. His ambitious vision to reimagine Downtown San José and its surrounding Neighborhood Business Districts and Industrial Areas led to a spectacular array of public projects that bear his imprint to this day. Always with an eye towards beauty and practicality, Frank never lost sight of his dream to create an urban center worthy of the Capital of Silicon Valley. In everything he did, Frank insisted on a commitment to excellence. He was a big picture guy who was always in love with his city. This is the legacy we honor today and for years to come.
  31. Closed Session Report
  32. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  33. Presentation of a commendation honoring Voyager Craft Coffee for their ongoing dedication as a locally grown business that exemplifies San José’s entrepreneurial spirit, craftsmanship, and commitment to community. (Mulcahy)
  34. Presentation of a commendation to the Venerable Sa Doul Son in honor of 25 years of exemplary leadership and visionary service to the East Side Cambodian and Vietnamese communities in San José. (Ortiz)
  35. Presentation of a proclamation declaring August 2025 as Emergency Management Awareness Month in the City of San José, in conjunction with Congress's action, to recognize National Preparedness Month in September 2025. (Mayor)
  36. CONSENT CALENDAR
  37. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Consent Calendar items as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
  38. Approval of City Council Minutes.
  39. 25-867 Approval of City Council Minutes.
    Approval of Council Minutes

    (a) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2024. (b) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2024. (c) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2024. (d) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025. (e) Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2025. (f) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2024. (g) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 9, 2024. (h) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2024. (i) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2025. (j) City Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2025. (k) City Council Joint Special Meeting Minutes of January 24, 2025. (l) City Council Special Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2025. (m) City Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2025. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

  40. Final Adoption of Ordinances.
  41. Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
  42. 25-869 Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
    Approval of Council Committee Minutes

    (a) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 8, 2025. (b) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 15, 2025. (c) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of January 22, 2025. (d) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 12, 2025. (e) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of February 19, 2025. (f) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 5, 2025. (g) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 12, 2025 (h) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 19, 2025 (i) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of March 26, 2025 (j) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 2, 2025 (k) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 9, 2025 (l) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of April 30, 2025 (m) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of May 7, 2025 (n) Regular Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee Minutes of June 4, 2025 CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports, and Informational Memos that involve no approvals of any City action.

  43. Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
  44. 25-870 Mayor and Council Excused Absence Requests.
    Mayor & Council Excused Absence Request

    Request for an excused absence for Councilmember Candelas from the regular meeting of City Council on June 17, 2025 due to illness. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Organizational and Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Candelas)

  45. City Council Travel Reports.
  46. Report from the Council Liaison to the Retirement Boards.
  47. 2.7 Biennial Peer Review of the City Auditor’s Office.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the Agreement with the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) to perform an audit of the City Auditor's Office for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and FY 2024-25, pursuant to the peer review guidelines of ALGA, in exchange for reimbursement of expenses for the audit team and the provision of reciprocal audit services by the City Auditor's Office. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (City Auditor)

  48. 2.8 San José Municipal Water System’s Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve San José Municipal Water System Water Supply Assessment for the Northtown Data Center Project. CEQA: Statutorily Exempt, File No. PP17-001, Feasibility and Planning Studies; CEQA Guidelines Section 15262. (Environmental Services)

  49. 2.9 Agreement with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. for an Environmental Enforcement Data Management System.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to: (a) Negotiate and execute an agreement for an environmental enforcement data management system with enfoTech & Consulting Inc. (Brunswick, New Jersey) for an initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025, and ending on or about August 24, 2028, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $801,895, subject to the appropriation of funds; (b) Negotiate and execute amendments, as required, for any unanticipated changes during the initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025, and ending on or about August 24, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; (c) Approve a contingency amount of $98,105 for unanticipated changes during the initial three-year term, beginning on or about August 25, 2025, and ending on or about August 24, 2028, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (d) Exercise up to four additional one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through August 24, 2032, subject to the appropriation of funds. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Finance)

  50. 2.10 Amendments to the Master Agreements with CTE Cal, Inc. and Professional Service Industries, Inc. for Special Inspection Services for Various City Projects.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the Second Amendments to the master agreements with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (CPMS Contract No. 9468-C) and CTE Cal, Inc. (CPMS Contract No. 9468-B) for special inspection consultant services for City-funded projects to: (1) extend the term from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2027, with no increases to the maximum compensation; and (2) revise hourly rates for special inspections to align with prevailing wage increases. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Public Works)

  51. 2.11 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for 10582: SJC On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Report on bids and award of a contract for 10582 - SJC On-Call General Engineering Construction Contract 25-28 Project for minor capital improvement projects at the San José Mineta International Airport to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, A. Teichert & Son, Inc. dba Teichert Construction for a maximum not to exceed amount of $3,000,000 for a duration of three years. CEQA: Determination of Consistency with the Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport Master Plan Amendment Environmental Impact Report, File No. ER22-279. (Public Works/Airport)

  52. 2.12 Actions Related to the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan.
    Consent Agenda

    (a) Adopt a resolution approving the Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Report recommending sanitary sewer capacity improvement projects to meet the City’s sanitary sewer level of service policy, Envision San José 2040 General Plan growth projections, and the California State Water Resources Control Board’s General Order for Sanitary Sewer Systems. (b) Adopt a resolution approving an Addendum to Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, as amended. CEQA: Phase III Sanitary Sewer Master Plan Addendum to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), File No. ER22-287. (Public Works)

  53. 2.13 Amendments to Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code to Streamline Procurement Processes.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve an ordinance to amend the following sections of Title 27 of the San José Municipal Code: (a) Section 27.06.050 to streamline the informal Request for Quotes process; (b) Section 27.06.070 to clarify the process for procuring an on-call contract; (c) Section 27.06.080 to raise the micro contract threshold; (d) Sections 27.10.260, 27.10.370, and Section 27.10.380 to streamline the protest process; (e) Section 27.10.450 to correct a clerical error; (f) Section 27.10.560 to increase the Director’s signature authority and correct a clerical error; (g) Section 27.14.040 to add another process for procuring design-build contracts to reflect a change to the California Public Contract Code; and (h) Chapter 27.14 to specify that the City may conduct confidential meetings during the design-build procurement process. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-008, General Procedure and Policy Making resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (Public Works)

  54. 2.14 Actions Related to the 10362 - 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve a $35,000 increase to the construction contingency amount of $483,280 for a revised total contingency amount of $518,280 for the 10362 - 2024 Local Streets Remove & Replace Project. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities. (Transportation)

  55. 2.15 Cost Sharing Agreement with Santa Clara County.
    Consent Agenda

    Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a Cost Sharing Agreement with the County of Santa Clara for pavement maintenance improvements on Camden Avenue, Canon Vista Avenue, Ginger Avenue, Leigh Avenue, and Woodard Road in the amount of $826,137 and $15,075. CEQA: Categorically Exempt, File No. ER24-313, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. Council Districts 4, 6, and 9. (Transportation)

  56. 2.16 Boards and Commissions Appointment.
    Consent Agenda

    Approve the following Boards and Commissions appointments: (a) Parks and Recreation Commission: (1) District 4 Seat: Appoint Jose Villarreal for term ending June 30, 2027. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010, City Administrative Activities, resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Clerk) [Rules Committee referral 8/13/2025 - Item A.1.a]

  57. 2.17 Amicus Curiae Brief in Culture of Life Family Services v. Bonta - Reproductive Rights and Local Enforcement Authority.
    Consent Agenda

    Authorize the City Attorney to join in an Amicus Curiae brief being drafted by the Public Rights Project on behalf of local governments (cities and counties) in support of appellee/defendant Attorney General Bonta’s Motion to Dismiss highlighting the importance of local enforcement authority for consumer and public health, Case No. No. 25-3828 (9th Circuit). CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-010 City Organizational & Administrative Activities resulting in no changes to the physical environment. (City Attorney)

  58. STRATEGIC SUPPORT
  59. Report of the City Manager, Jennifer Maguire (Verbal Report).
  60. Labor Negotiations Update.
  61. 3.3 Cost of Special Events Audit Report. - DEFERRED
    Strategic Support

    As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the report on the audit of security or other costs of special events. 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 referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)1]

  62. PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
  63. 4.1 Cardroom Regulation Fee.
    Public Safety

    (a) Adopt a resolution amending the 2025-2026 Schedule of Fees and Charges (Resolution No 72737, as amended) to reduce the annual Cardroom Regulation Fee to $857,216 per Cardroom per year. (b) Approve the elimination of the following positions in the Police Department, effective August 31, 2025: (1) Delete 1.0 Senior Auditor; and (2) Delete 1.0 Staff Specialist. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police/City Manager)

  64. 4.2 Reinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit. - DEFERRED
    Public Safety

    (a) Approve the reinstatement of the San José Police Department Horse Mounted Unit as a collateral, part-time operation using existing funding for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to accept a donation from the San José Police Foundation of six horses, two trucks, two horse trailers, uniforms, officer training, and miscellaneous tack and gear valued at approximately $390,000. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-003, Organizational and Administrative Activities, resulting in no physical changes to the environment. (Police)

  65. TRANSPORTATION & AVIATION SERVICES
  66. ENVIRONMENTAL & UTILITY SERVICES
  67. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
  68. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  69. 8.1 2026 Major Events Status Report. - DEFERRED
    Community & Economic Development

    As recommended by the Community and Economic Development Committee on June 16, 2025, accept the status report on planning to facilitate marketing, sponsorships, local special events, and other activities for the 2026 destination sports events. 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 Manager) [Community and Economic Development Committee referral 6/16/2025 Item (d)2] DEFERRED TO 8/26/2025 PER ADMINISTRATION

  70. REDEVELOPMENT – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
  71. LAND USE
  72. Notice to the public: There will be no separate discussion of Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) as they are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be adopted by one motion. If a member of the City Council requests discussion on a particular item, that item will be removed from the Land Use Consent Calendar (Item 10.1) and considered separately.
  73. Land Use on Consent Calendar - TO BE HEARD IMMEDIATELY AFTER CONSENT
  74. (a) PDC23-104, PD23-016, T23-016, and ER23-176 - Planned Development Zoning District, Vesting Tentative Map, and Planned Development Permit for a Property Located at 639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street.
    Land Use Consent Agenda

    (1) Adopt a resolution adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin Expansion Project and the associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. (2) Approve an ordinance rezoning certain real property of an approximately 1.17-gross-acre site located at 639-645 North Fifth Street and 620-642 North Fourth Street from the PQP Public/Quasi-Public Zoning District and the R-M Multiple Residence District to the PQP(PD) Planned Development Zoning District (APNS 249-41-075, -009, -022 through -025). (3) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Vesting Tentative Map to combine six existing parcels into one approximately 1.17-gross-acre parcel. (4) Adopt a resolution approving, subject to conditions, a Planned Development Permit to allow the construction of one new two-story, approximately 10,720-square-foot church education building containing alternating uses of a religious school, preschool, language school, and a privately-operated community center, including outdoor uses approximately 50 feet from a residentially-zoned property, and an approximately 1,950-square-foot auxiliary building through the demolition of an approximately 3,563-square-foot church education building and four single-family houses and one accessory building and the removal of six trees (two ordinance-size and four non-ordinance-size) on an approximately 1.17-gross-acre site. CEQA: Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San José Buddhist Church Betsuin Expansion Project (ER23-176). Planning Commission recommends approval (9-0-1, Young absent) (Item 5.a on the 7/9/2025 Planning Commission agenda). Council District 3. (Planning, Building and Code Enforcement)

  75. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
  76. Land Use - Regular Agenda
  77. Open Forum
  78. Members of the Public are invited to speak on any item that does not appear on today’s Agenda and that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Members of the public may only speak at Open Forum once.
  79. Adjournment
  80. The meeting is adjourned in memory of Frank M. Taylor who passed away in March 2025. He is survived by his wife Barbara and daughters Emily and Sarah. Frank served as the Executive Director of the San José Redevelopment Agency for two decades through 1999. He was a man of consummate passion about his work, which was the art and science of city building. His ambitious vision to reimagine Downtown San José and its surrounding Neighborhood Business Districts and Industrial Areas led to a spectacular array of public projects that bear his imprint to this day. Always with an eye towards beauty and practicality, Frank never lost sight of his dream to create an urban center worthy of the Capital of Silicon Valley. In everything he did, Frank insisted on a commitment to excellence. He was a big picture guy who was always in love with his city. This is the legacy we honor today and for years to come.
  81. All public records relating to an open session item on this agenda, which are not exempt from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, that are distributed to a majority of the legislative body will be available for public inspection online at https://sanjose.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or at the Office of the City Clerk at San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San José, CA 95113 at the same time that the public records are distributed or made available to the legislative body. Any draft contracts, ordinances and resolutions posted on the Internet site or distributed in advance of the Council meeting may not be the final documents approved by the City Council. Please go to the Clerk’s Records Database https://records.sanjoseca.gov/Pages/Search.aspx for the final document, or you many also contact the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or CityClerk@sanjoseca.gov.
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